This chapter shall be known as the "Right To Farm Life Law of the Town
of Farmington."
Farmers, as well as those employed or otherwise authorized to act on
behalf of farmers, may lawfully engage in agricultural practices or an agricultural
farm operation within the Town of Farmington at any and all such times and
at all such locations as are reasonably necessary to carry on an agricultural
farm operation or agricultural practices. In determining the reasonableness
of the time, place and methodology of such operation, due weight and consideration
shall be given to both traditional customs and procedures in the agricultural
industry as well as to advances resulting from increased knowledge or improved
technologies.
No agricultural practice or appurtenances thereto, conducted or maintained
in a manner consistent with management practices such as those recommended
by state and federal agencies within the educational aspects of farmers and
agricultural practices, herein and hereafter referred to as "accepted customs
and standards," shall be or become either a public or private nuisances.
No person, group, entity, association, partnership or corporation shall
engage in any conduct or act in any manner so as to unreasonably, intentionally,
knowingly and/or deliberately interfere with, prevent, or in any way deter
the practice of farming within the Town of Farmington.
Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the
provisions of any other local law, rule or ordinance, the provisions of this
chapter shall supersede those found inconsistent and prevail.