| 8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS |
a. Agricultural Commission
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5 person commission with 2 associates
diverse group; horses, eggs, vegetables, Farmers Market
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| screen grab of presentation copy (to be added later) |
Ag Comm brochure
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/agcom_brochure.pdf
women farmers are 38% of the farmers in MA
MA leading country in farm to table movement
moving to smaller farms, hydroponics, etc.
working with local ag comms and other agencies and organizations in this arena
looking to help with MGL understanding to help the farmers and the community
farming is a little different
Franklin farms story map
https://townoffranklin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=89e4b7b4fae645cca1fc6c5645d9b0b6
Facebook page with current posts on events and info
newsletters on local farms
not much open space left, if you want it get it now
mapped chapter 61 land
http://townoffranklin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=cf4e63e0a95a49d0af7ea02525d34772
pollinator pastures to be piloted at Remington-Jefferson and Dacey Fields
looking to partner with the schools
re-look at the Community Preservation Act, maybe better late than never
Establish an Open Farm Day
20,000 to 80,000 in a hive and currently about 50 hives
1 1/2 to 2 hives per acres for a cranberry bog
looking to partner with the schools
re-look at the Community Preservation Act, maybe better late than never
Establish an Open Farm Day
20,000 to 80,000 in a hive and currently about 50 hives
1 1/2 to 2 hives per acres for a cranberry bog
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