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Milan elected chair of Orleans Ag Council
The Orleans Agricultural Advisory Council elected new leadership and launched harvest festival planning on September 14.
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Government · Agricultural Advisory Council
Putnam Farm Barn Complete, Opens To Growers
Orleans Agricultural Advisory Council heard that the new Putnam Farm barn was completed on budget and is ready for use by 15 confirmed growers.
Government · Agricultural Advisory Council
Putnam Barn Opens; Council Advances Farm and Stewardship Initiatives
Putnam Barn opened to fifteen growers as agricultural council expanded regional food initiatives. Conservation Administrator John Jannell reported the facility is ready for produce processing and refrigerated storage with a solar-powered cooler; a public ribbon cutting is scheduled for October 1.
Government · Agricultural Advisory Council
Ag Council Votes to Skip July, Tap Interim Chair
The Orleans Agricultural Advisory Council voted to skip its July meeting and name Peter Jensen interim chair after Chair Alexander Bates announced he is stepping down. The motion, moved by Bates and seconded by Secretary Rand Burkert, passed unanimously, with the council set to reconvene August 10.
Government · Agricultural Advisory Council
Agricultural Council Chair Bates Departs; August Restart Planned
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
Government · Agricultural Advisory Council
Agricultural Council Nominates Jensen as Putnam Farm Liaison
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
Government · Agricultural Advisory Council
Orleans Agricultural Council to challenge 50-foot livestock fencing setback
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
Government · Agricultural Advisory Council
Agricultural Council backs farm produce donation rule change
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
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