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Agricultural Commission

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Aug 1, 2026

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Farm land sale and volunteer ideas

Published Aug 1, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Farm land sale and volunteer ideas

The commission discussed the Town’s plan to sell 580R for agricultural use and heard ideas for a volunteer calendar to connect 4-H students with local farms.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Agricultural Commission meeting summary

The Commission held a joint work session with multiple town commissions focusing on trail and land-preservation updates, historic-site preservation, conservation activities, farmers’ market outreach, and school–farm AgriScience collaboration. The April 21 minutes were approved and members agreed to pursue support for local farm issues and community outreach at upcoming market events.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Agricultural Commission approves March minutes; discusses land preservation, Clarke Farm, and outreach

The Agricultural Commission met April 21, 2026 (hybrid). Members approved the March 17, 2026 minutes, noted a recommendation to postpone the Commission's joint meeting (now tentatively scheduled for May), received a Town Council liaison report on the budget and the Clarke Farm contract, discussed pursuing sale of development rights and pastureland acquisition to meet state acreage goals, and planned outreach related to historic farms and the 250th celebration. Commissioners were requested to attend an Agriscience Department meeting May 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Agricultural Commission — Regular Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2026

The Agricultural Commission met in a hybrid format at the Town Hall Annex. Six members were present (one excused); Steve Martic was appointed as a voting member. The Commission approved the February 17, 2026 minutes, heard the Town Council liaison report about a planned April joint meeting and a proposed meeting with the BOE superintendent, reviewed correspondence including a Clark Farm lease copy and a postcard about a local boutique, and discussed Clark Farm trail maintenance and Farmer's Market volunteer outreach.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Agricultural Commission approves January minutes; discusses FOI guidance, Clark Farm status, and concerns about 490 reappraisals

At the February 17, 2026 regular meeting the Ledyard Agricultural Commission approved the January 20, 2026 minutes, received FOI email-retention guidance, heard an update that Clark Farm criteria/RFP is pending, discussed misinformation and recent increases in State appraisals under the 490 program, and adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Agricultural Commission approves minutes and officer slate; discusses student service and Clark Farm progress

The Ledyard Agricultural Commission met on January 20, 2026 (Town Hall Annex — hybrid). Members approved the December 16, 2025 minutes, accepted the current slate of officers, discussed potential grants and a POCD, considered high school community service at the Farmer's Market, and heard that Clark Farm criteria are progressing with an RFP expected within 60 days. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Agricultural Commission (Dec 16, 2025): Clark Farm lease renewal, new Town Council liaison, housing/ADU concerns

The Commission approved the November 18, 2025 minutes and confirmed Steve Martic as a voting member. Ty Lamb introduced himself as the new Town Council Liaison and committed to attend Commission meetings. Clark Farm lease renewal criteria were presented and accepted by Land Use/Planning/Public Works; Chair Bruce Garstka will meet with Mayor Fred Allyn III to pursue a request for proposal. Members discussed interest in hay farming on Clark Farm, concerns about a recently passed affordable housing law and Auxiliary Dwelling Units (ADU), and plan a joint meeting in April. A recommendation to review the Commission’s duties and functions was raised.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Agricultural Commission approves minutes; drafts hay-only lease criteria for Clark Farm and 1087 Colonel Ledyard Highway

The Ledyard Agricultural Commission met November 18, 2025 (Town Hall Annex - hybrid). Members approved the October 21, 2025 minutes, appointed Steve Martic as a voting member, reviewed State agricultural grant opportunities, and drafted recommended lease criteria for the 102-acre Clark Farm and the 42-acre property at 1087 Colonel Ledyard Highway prioritizing hay production, invasive plant control, and soil health. The Commission discussed outreach with Ledyard High School Agri-Science and will circulate a revised lease-criteria draft for review.

3 min readMunicipal coverage