CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — Tractors have long been part of the landscape in rural Canyon County, but some residents fear that view could change as growth pushes farther into agricultural areas.
County leaders are now weighing whether roughly 150 acres of farmland near Ustick Road and Van Slyke Road should remain agricultural or be rezoned for future residential development. The proposal has sparked debate between neighbors concerned about preserving rural character and developers pointing to increasing housing demand.
Nathan Piercey, who moved to the area in 2015, said the surrounding landscape has changed dramatically in less than a decade…