General Purpose
The Town Council established the Franklin Agricultural Commission per Special Legislation to promote, develop, and foster agricultural resources in the Town of Franklin. The Commission consists of five Members with three-year terms. Members shall be residents of Franklin and at least two members shall be active farmers, employed in an agriculture-related field, or have experience and knowledge in agricultural practices of business. The Commission is also able to have two Associate Members with 1-year terms.
Staffing
● Five (5) Volunteer Members
○ Includes: One (1) Chair
○ Includes: One (1) Vice Chair
FY27 Requested Budget Highlights
● This is a level-funded budget.
● The Commission hopes to continue to provide education and outreach of Franklin arms and supporting the local economy, expand the Franklin Farmer’s Market with the market coordinators, research the potential of becoming a right-to-farm community and expand community garden beds.
The PDF of this section -
For the full FY 2027 budget narrative - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8912/FY27-Budget-Narrative-FINAL-1
The complete set of FY 2027 budget information can be found
