There is hereby established within the Township of Lumberton an Agricultural
Advisory Board, which will serve as an ad hoc advisory board to the Township
Committee and Land Development Board. Its purpose shall be to keep the Township
Committee and Planning Board informed of developments in the farming community;
to respond to the Planning Board on any ordinances introduced by the Township
Committee that may impact upon the farming community; to assist the Township
Committee and Land Development Board by offering it advise with regard to
matters such as, e.g., farmland preservation and the enrollment of certain
properties in a Farmland Preservation Program; offering input with regard
to land use applications relating to farmland and particularly qualified farm
assessed properties; to generally consider and make recommendations regarding
the economic viability, economic needs and establishment and/or review of
programs aimed at minimizing restraints on the agricultural industry and improving
its opportunities; and such other duties, responsibilities and matters which
the Township Committee wishes to delegate to said Board.