Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission is responsible to address and represent agricultural issues and interests in the Town of Leyden. The Select Board appoints a ten member commission with rotating three year terms. At least five members of the Commission shall be engaged in the business of farming or related agricultural industries. The duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Advising the Select Board, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Board of Health and Historic Commission on projects, activities, transactions and acquisitions involving agricultural lands in Town;
2. Engaging in projects and activities to promote the business of farming, farming activities and traditions, and farmland protection in Town including educational programs and community events; and,
3. Reporting to Town Meeting on its projects and activities on an annual basis.

Current Members:

• Tom Ashley
• Warren Facey, Jr.
• William Glabach
• Beth Kuzdeba
• Carol Kuzdeba
• Lynette Snedeker