Overview
The Agricultural Commission’s purpose is to support commercial agriculture and other farming activities in the Town of Amherst. The Commission’s duties include:
- Promoting agricultural-based economic opportunities
- Acting as mediators, advocates, educators, and/or negotiators on farming issues
- Working for the preservation of agricultural lands
- Pursuing all initiatives appropriate to creating a sustainable agricultural community
- Reviewing and advising on development proposed in farmland areas, as may be permitted under zoning and other development regulations
The Agricultural Commission advises the following Boards and Commissions:
- Town Meetings
- Select Board
- Planning Board
- Zoning Board of Appeals
- Conservation Commission
- Board of Health
- Historical Commission
- Board of Assessors
- Open Space Committee
