Agricultural Advisory Council

Orleans Agricultural Council Chair Alexander Bates Departs Council, August 10 Restart Now Planned. Following Chair Bates' announcement of his departure, the council voted unanimously to skip its July meeting and reconvene on August 10 under interim Chair Peter Jensen. The council reported positive

Orleans Agricultural Council nominates Jensen to continue as Putnam Farm liaison. Council member Peter Jensen was nominated by Rand Burkert, and the council unanimously approved March 2026 minutes. Peter Jensen reported on efforts to certify an Ocean Friendly Gardens project in partnership with

Orleans council takes aim at livestock setback limiting farm animals in town. The Orleans Agricultural Advisory Council unanimously approved its January minutes and agreed to research and pursue changes to the Right to Farm Bylaw after farmer Ryan Birchall testified that the town's 50-foot

Orleans Agricultural Advisory Council hears citizen push to change cannabis donation rules. Putnam Farm Citizen Advocate Rick Francolini reported that a pilot program reimbursed producers $4.00 per pound for 500 pounds of produce contributed to Lower Cape Outreach Council's pantry, with community