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Lakeville Agricultural Commission explores veterans garden, farmers market and food co-op options
Summary
Commission members discussed possible town-owned sites for a veterans garden, coordination with a farmers market and interest in a community food cooperative; staff said state agencies could support the garden but some sites may require leases or other approvals.
The Lakeville Agricultural Commission on Aug. 14 discussed options for creating a veterans garden and re-starting a farmers market, and considered how either project might tie into a proposed community food cooperative.
Commission members said town-owned property would be preferable for a veterans garden to avoid long-term lease negotiations with the state, and that the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) had been identified previously as a potential supporter.
Members said Nathan Darling had earlier identified several town-owned parcels that might be suitable and that Darling would check whether any had already been claimed for another use. "One of those properties is now, I guess, on under…
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