[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Greenfield (now City Council of the City of Greenfield) 3-21-2007 (Ch. 34, Art. XII, of the 2002 Bylaws). Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Farming — See Ch. 265.
[Amended 4-17-2019 by Order No. FY 19-125; 10-16-2019 by Order No. FY 20-047]
Members of the Agricultural Commission, once appointed, shall:
A. 
Serve as facilitators for encouraging the pursuit of agriculture in Greenfield.
B. 
Act as educators in matters of farming.
C. 
Promote agricultural-based economic opportunities in City.
D. 
Inform and advise the Mayor, City Council, and City boards and commissions on projects and activities involving agricultural land in City.
E. 
Engage in projects and activities to promote the business of farming, farming practices, activities and tradition, and farmland protection in City.
F. 
Advocate for the "right to farm" but not engage in land use planning or zoning that is the right, by statute, of any other municipal department or agency.
A. 
The Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor.
B. 
All members shall be Greenfield residents. Whenever possible, members should be involved in farming in this community or have some background/knowledge of agricultural pursuits in Greenfield.
C. 
Two members shall be appointed for a term of three years. Two members shall be appointed for a term of two years, and three years thereafter. One member shall be appointed for a term of one year, and three years thereafter.
D. 
The Mayor shall fill a vacancy based on the unexpired term of the vacancy in order to maintain the cycle of appointments.