Lakeville ag commission advances farmers market planning, discusses Right to Farm disclosure and 4‑H start-up

The Lakeville Agricultural Commission on Feb. 12 discussed logistics for a proposed farmers market, scheduled a spring equine meeting and reviewed sample Right to Farm disclosure forms while hearing a progress update on creating a local 4‑H club.

Commission members said they met with the town building commissioner about using town property for a market and that the Board of Health will need to sign off on food‑handling arrangements. Building Commissioner Nathan Darling told the commission that the town’s insurance carrier will have to confirm coverage and that state food‑safety rules mean some on‑site food preparation requires food‑handler certification and producer documentation. The commission discussed options to satisfy requirements: providing a portable toilet and portable hand‑wash stations and relying on a market manager to verify vendors’ kitchen certifications.

The commissioners weighed possible…