Tuesday February 24, 2009
7:00-9:00 PM
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Library
Main Building, 80 Locust Street, Northampton
AGENDA
7:00-7:10 Introduction to the City of Northampton Agricultural Commission by John Omasta, Chair
7:10-7:30 Overview of the Natural Resources Conservation Service provided by District Conservationist Dwane Coffey
7:30-8:30 Discussion breakout groups:
. Is there a legal strategy to stop illegal activities and destruction to property in the meadows section of Northampton?
. Is there desire/demand for additional farmers markets in Northampton?
. Do you have available agricultural land/are you looking for available agricultural land?
8:30-9:00 Open discussion on agricultural issues in the City of Northampton
For more information: Bruce W. Young, Land Use and Conservation Planner
byoung@northamptonma.gov
