Agricultural Commission

Lancaster Agricultural Commission hears NRCS conservation program concerns from local farmers. The commission, led by Chair Peter Jakubowicz, heard from Conservation Agent Sam Belanger about the Natural Resources Conservation Service easement program and its role in identifying prime farmland.

The Lancaster Agricultural Commission unanimously approved a $1,250 scholarship and discussed launching a farm pass program. Chair Peter Jakubowicz reported the state Farm Bill passed the Senate and is moving to the House. Guest Jennifer Brezniak volunteered to develop the Farm Pass program,

Lancaster Agricultural Commission formally recommends against agricultural use for Brockleman property. The commission determined that the 21.15-acre Lot C parcel, which contains only four acres of open field with the remainder woodland, lacks sufficient agricultural value for preservation under