[See also Chapter 23, Right to Farm.]
[Ord. No. 2013-04]
The pursuit of horticultural, agricultural and animal husbandry are farming activities which are hereby recognized as a natural right which is entitled to be protected and entitled to be conducted and/or established as permitted by the terms of Chapter 13, Land Development and these pursuits also include the following activities under the general heading of "Right to Farm."
[Ord. No. 2013-04]
The right to farm includes:
a.
The producing, from the land, agricultural products such as, but
not limited to, vegetables, grains, hay, fruit, fibers, wood, plants,
shrubs, flowers and seeds.
b.
The use of land for grazing by animals.
c.
The use of irrigation pumps and equipment. A priority water use for
agricultural, second only to human consumption and household needs
is hereby recognized.[1]
d.
The clearing of woodlands to expand production, the alteration of
vegetation and terrain, the installation of physical facilities for
soil and water conservation and the harvesting of timber.
e.
The on-site handling and disposal of organic wastes and materials
in accordance with acceptable management practices and the ability
to replenish soil nutrients as recommended by the New Jersey Agricultural
Experimental Station.
f.
The ability to use federally approved products in accordance with
the labeled instructions, as recommended by the New Jersey Agricultural
Station and/or United States Environmental Protection Agency, for
the control of pests and diseases affecting plants and livestock and
for the control of weed infestation and the aerial and ground seeding
and spraying on farms in accordance with acceptable management practices.
g.
The right and ability to conduct farming activities on holidays,
Sundays and weekdays, in the evening and during the day, notwithstanding
the production thereby of normal noise, dust, odors and fumes that
are caused by such necessary activities when conducted in accordance
with generally accepted agricultural practice.
[Ord. No. 2013-04]
The foregoing rights are subject to the restrictions and regulations
of the State of New Jersey, the Township of Hardwick, the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection and the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency, including but not limited to zoning and land use
ordinances and health and sanitary codes as they may be applicable.
