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Thurston County, Washington

Thurston County is currently reviewing which lands are protected for agriculture of long-term commercial significance through Long-Term Agriculture (LTA) zoning and designation. This project is part of the Community Agricultural Program project.

Learn about the Agriculture Zoning Update

Public Participation

  • Submit a comment on the Community Agriculture Program.
  • Attend a community meeting in 2023:
    • March 27, 6-7 p.m. South Union Grange #860 (south of Tumwater), 10030 Tilley Rd SW, Olympia.
    • March 30, 6-7 p.m. Rochester High School, RHS Commons, 19800 Carper Rd SW, Rochester.
    • April 4, 6-7 p.m. Yelm Community Center, 301 2nd St SE, Yelm.
    • April 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Online Zoom,  Register in Advance 
    • May – July 2023* - Planning Commission Review & Public Hearing
    • August 2023* - SEPA Determination
    • Sept-Nov. 2023* - BoCC Review & Public Hearing
    • Nov-Dec. 2023* – Final Action Expected

*Meeting dates are tentative and subject to change. (Updated March 9, 2023)