Connecticut § 7-131v Local and regional agricultural councils.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 7-131v — Local and regional agricultural councils.

Connecticut § 7-131v

Title 7Municipalities

Ch. 97Municipalities: General Provisions

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-131v (2026).

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(a)Any municipality may, by vote of its legislative body or, in a municipality where the legislative body is a town meeting, by vote of the board of selectmen, establish a local agricultural council to:

(1)Provide information to local farmers and to municipal boards and commissions about the benefits of a balance between agriculture and other land uses;

(2)educate municipal officials about agricultural laws and safety issues;

(3)identify grant sources for farmers and municipalities;

(4)enable a common understanding of agriculture among all municipal departments;

(5)provide information and guidance about zoning issues relating to agriculture;

(6)support local, regional and state vocational agricultural programs concerning agricultural matters;

(7)provide conflict resolution and advi

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(a) Any municipality may, by vote of its legislative body or, in a municipality where the legislative body is a town meeting, by vote of the board of selectmen, establish a local agricultural council to: (1) Provide information to local farmers and to municipal boards and commissions about the benefits of a balance between agriculture and other land uses; (2) educate municipal officials about agricultural laws and safety issues; (3) identify grant sources for farmers and municipalities; (4) enable a common understanding of agriculture among all municipal departments; (5) provide information and guidance about zoning issues relating to agriculture; (6) support local, regional and state vocational agricultural programs concerning agricultural matters; (7) provide conflict resolution and advisory services; (8) identify innovative opportunities for agriculture; and (9) create a climate that supports the economic viability of agriculture in the municipality. (b) Any two or more municipalities may form a regional agricultural council for the purposes set forth in subsection (a) of this section by vote of the legislative body or, in a municipality where the legislative body is a town meeting, by vote of the board of selectmen, of each municipality.