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
108, Zoning, and these pursuits also include the following activities under the general heading of "right to farm."
The right to farm includes:
A. The producing, from the land, agricultural products such
as, but not limited to, vegetables, greens, 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.
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.
The foregoing rights are subject to the restrictions and regulations
of the State of New Jersey, the Township of Hampton, 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.
The chapter shall take effect after publication and passage according
to law.