Agricultural Commission

The Sturbridge Board of Selectmen is requesting letters of interest from qualified applicants to be appointed to the Agricultural Commission.  Applicants should be engaged in the pursuit of agriculture or have previously been engaged in the pursuit of agriculture, or those that have a combination of education and/or experience that qualifies them to serve in this capacity.

All members of the Agricultural Commission must either be Town residents or owners and farmers of agricultural property within the Town.  The Commission's duties shall include, but are not limited to, serving as facilitators for encouraging the pursuits of agriculture in Sturbridge; promoting agricultural-based economic opportunities in Town; acting as mediators, advocates, educators and/or negotiators on farming issues; working for preservation of prime agricultural lands; advising the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Board of Health, Historical Commission, Board of Assessors and Open Space Committee, or any other appropriate Town boards, on issues involving agriculture and pursuing all initiatives appropriate to creating a sustainable agricultural community. 

The Agricultural Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Town Administrator, subject to the confirmation by the majority vote of the Board of Selectmen. 

Please submit a letter of interest to the Town Administrator’s Office, Town hall, 308 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566, or email to mgarman@sturbridge.gov .