This Nova Scotia farmer worries proposed new zoning laws could drive her family's farm out of business. . Elizabeth Crowe and her family run a dairy farm in Burntcoat. . Much of their land — and many others along the Minas Basin — would become agricultural reserve under the proposed designation. . The Municipality of East Hants says the new laws would protect the lands for years to come by restricting their use to farming only. . It would also allow only those engaged in the agricultural activities to build any homes or new structures on the land. . But Crowe says the designation would dramatically cut the value of her family's land. . She estimates it would drop it to $1,500 per 0.4 hectares from $15,000. . Warden Eleanor Roulston says she's been hearing people's concerns loud and clear. . "I can't say what the outcome will be. I can say we're listening to everything," Roulston said. . Reporting by Haley Ryan/CBC. . Read Haley's full story by clicking the link in our bio. . . . #farming #landuse #familyfarm #municipalaffairs #novascotia #nspoli