Rausch Elected Chair of Framingham Agricultural Committee
FRAMINGHAM – The Framingham Agricultural Advisory Committee held its first meeting in more than 3 years on Monday, October 4.
The Committee has not met since July 9, 2018.
During the meeting, the Committee elected a new chair Natasha Rausch
“Agricultural Advisory Committee was established to serve as the primary advocate for farming and agriculture in Framingham. The committee is charged with the administration of the City’s Right-to-Farm bylaw but does not have any regulatory / enforcement powers,” according to the City.
The Committee is charged with being a “a local voice advocating for farmers, farm-related businesses, and agricultural interests in general.”
The Committee also:
- Provides visibility for farming in Framingham.
- Works with other city departments/boards/commissions/committees on issues facing the town that affect agriculture.
- Helps resolve farm-related problems and/or conflicts.
- Protects farmlands and natural resource
On the agenda for Monday night’s meeting will be to elect a new chair, vice chair and clerk.
Members of the Committee are
| Natasha Rausch | Member | June 2023 |
| Linda Kirchman | Member | June 2023 |
| Shivaun Pryor | Member | June 2024 |
| Thomas Hanson | Member | Expired |
| Aljani Stanley | Member | June 2023 |
| Leora Mallach | Member | June 2022 |
| Vacant | Member | June 2022 |
