Initiative: Work with Landowners to Understand the Value of Agriculture Reserve Program (ARP)
Milestones
- Grow interest & secure more land in ARP program by increasing acreage enrolled in program and purchasing development rights. | Target date: June 30, 2026
- Promote the land preservation that provides land for farming. | Target date: June 30, 2026
Performance Measures
- Number of acres enrolled in ARP.
- Cumulative total of development rights purchased.
Initiative: Bolster the Farmers Market through Needed Improvements
Milestones
- Complete replacement of the dance floor area. | Target date: June 30, 2026
- Finish the renovations to the restaurant space. | Target date: June 30, 2026
- Perform other exterior enhancements. | Target date: June 30, 2026
Performance Measures
- Farmers Market total revenue.
- Farmers Market Tenant lease payments.
- Farmers Market sponsorship revenue.
- Number of children participating in Farmer Market/Rural Heritage Center educational programming.
Initiative: Enhance and Explore Additional ways to Serve the Public Through Agricultural-based Services and Classes
Milestones
- Continue the partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) to provide science-based educational information, resources, and training through Family and Consumer Sciences programs, Agriculture and Nature Resources programs, Horticulture Program, Extension Master Gardeners Program, and 4-H Youth Development Program. | Target date: June 30, 2026
- Review the feasibility of offering other services for the public. | Target date: June 30, 2026
Performance Measures
- Number of individuals participating in family and consumer science related programs. | Target date: June 30, 2026
- Number of volunteers and volunteer hours in Agriculture. | Target date: June 30, 2026
- Number of individuals attending pesticide certification classes. | Target date: June 30, 2026
- Number of Virginia Beach youths participating in local programming and camp. | Target date: June 30, 2026
Initiative: Foster a Sense of Belonging and Inclusive Leadership in the Department Through two or more Select Milestones
Milestones
- Creating meaningful opportunities for coworkers to connect. | Target date: June 30, 2026
- Being receptive to alternative ideas & opinions. | Target date: June 30, 2026
- Recognizing the inherent value of employees. | Target date: June 30, 2026
Performance Measures
- Number of activities/events to create meaningful connections hosted and associated impact.
- Number of recognition events and associated impact.