Town of Hampton, Connecticut

164 Main Street, Hampton, CT 06247 Mailing: P. O. Box 143, Hampton, CT 06247

Phone: (860) 455-9132
Fax: (860) 455-0517

Tuesdays: 9:00a-4:00p
Thursdays: 10:00a-7:00p; Bldg Dept: 6:00p-8:00p Thursdays Only

Agriculture Commission

Hampton Farm Fair

Looking for participants from the Town of Hampton! The Hampton Agriculture Commission is having their second annual Hampton Farm Fair on Sunday July 14, 2013 from 2-5PM. It will be located on the field in between the Town Hall and the Community Center. If you are agriculturally related and would like to have a display we are looking for you. Animals are welcome! Rabies certificates are required if you bring any animals. Crafters are also welcome. We want to show the community what Hampton has to offer. Come and join the fun. Last year was very successful but we want to be bigger and better this year. There was produce and maple syrup for sale. Also, there were baby chicks to hold, an alpaca and llama to pet and an incredible working dog demonstration. We had a huge corn harvester and displays from CT Farm Bureau and GoodwinStateForest. There was beautiful plants for sale and food. Come see the animals or buy produce or supplies from your local farmers and crafters. To set up space to be a participant, please contact Deb Espinosa at 860-455-7627.

The Purpose of the Agriculture Commission

To foster agricultural viability and preservation of agricultural land in Hampton.
To foster a healthy environment.
To serve as a conduit between local farmers and non-profit agencies, civic organizations, municipal boards and commissions, elected officials, and non-farm residents.
To advocate for agriculture before land use and other commissions.
To act as a resource for agricultural information.
To chart land use in Hampton to support a balance between agriculture, preservation, and other land uses.
To increase awareness of agricultural enterprises in the community.
To promote the value of viable agriculture to the Town in the areas of employment, property taxes, environment and farmland preservation.
To provide information and guidance on agriculture related issues such as zoning, inland wetland, public works, and other town departments and other boards and commissions and residents as necessary.
To promote young farmers by supporting local, regional, and state vocational agricultural education, and 4-H programs.
To recognize and support new farming operations.
To act as a sounding board and provide review to town departments, boards and commissions concerning the impact of proposed town policies on agricultural activities.

To identify opportunities to preserve and expand agriculture in Hampton.
To promote opportunities for residents and local businesses to support agriculture.
To provide information regarding available financial support related to agricultural viability.

Resources

Minutes and Agendas

Online Resources

Documents

Farms in Our Community
Hampton Grown Brochure
How To Be A Good Neighbor to a Farm Brochure
Ordinance Establishing Hampton Agriculture Commission
Right to Farm Ordinance

Members

Chair
	Deb Espinosa
Vice-Chair
	Tim Huchthausen
Secretary
	Larry Campion
Member
	Bernard Block
	Renee Cuprak
Alternate
	Morris Burr
	Judy Wilson

	Mitch Beauregard

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