Article: Large parcel preserved for agricultural uses

Brentwood has moved to preserve one of the largest parcels in the county's agricultural core area just outside the city limits.

Last week, the Brentwood City Council authorized the easement purchase for $2.7 million from the city's agricultural land trust fund, and the money has been placed into escrow.

The 206-acre Vierra property is bordered by Balfour Road, Chestnut Road and Byron Highway. Through this transaction, the parcel will be protected as agricultural land in perpetuity. The property can be split into two 100 acre-parcels.

This is the third agricultural conservation easement that the city and the Brentwood Agricultural Land Trust have secured through the Brentwood Agricultural ...

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