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Agricultural Advisory Committee

English Farm

WHAT BERNARDS FARMERS PROUDLY PRODUCE, GROW, RAISE AND SELL?

Peaches, Apples, Apricots, and Grapes

Tomatoes, Peppers, Hot Peppers, Honey, Asparagus, Eggs, Corn, Cucumbers, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Beans, Broccoli, Lettuce, Squash, Okra, Egg Plant, Zucchini, Herbs, Gourds, Indian Corn, Flowers, and Ferns

Cows, Horses, Chickens, Sheep, Goats, Pigs and Donkeys

Mission Statement:

The Committee is responsible for promoting and preserving agriculture as a viable economic activity within Bernards Township and enabling agricultural enterprises to continue to contribute to the quality of life in the community. The Committee makes recommendations to the Planning Board and Township Committee as to municipal land use procedures that strengthen and sustain agriculture and advises on legislative and regulatory issues pertaining to agriculture. It also serves as a forum for discussion of local agricultural practices and as an agent of change for public policies that may impact farming and the preservation of farmland.

Goals:

Identify issues facing local agricultural enterprises and provide recommendations for resolution
Continue the sustainable use of economically viable farmland for production through farmland preservation options
Promote local agriculture through municipal activities
Provide education to agricultural community to meet future economic challenges
Promote community interest in agriculturally related activities
Foster responsible stewardship of land
Promote communication and cooperation among farmers and the public
Communicate, educate and promote contributions made by agriculture to the local community

Membership:

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is made up of five members and two alternate members. In addition, the Agricultural Advisory Committee includes staff, consultants and liaisons to county and state organizations appointed at the beginning of each year when it reorganizes.

Name	Membership	Term Expires
Anthony McCraken Sr.	Advisor	12/31/2018
Carol English	Regular	12/31/2018
Catherine Sorge	Regular	12/31/2018
James Baldassare, Jr.	TC Voting Member	12/31/2020
Mariellen Keefe	Regular	12/31/2020
Nick Polanin	Advisor	12/31/2018
Tom Timko	Advisor	12/31/2018
Tyson Mertz	Regular	12/31/2020