AgCom Seal

Stow Agricultural Commission

Stow, Massachusetts

Right-to-farm Bylaw
Property Notification
  New Berry and Fruit Pest
Late Blight Management

The Stow Agricultural Commission was created by the December 2005 Special Town Meeting to help retain the rural character of Stow by helping to preserve agriculture. The Commission will help keep Stow farms viable by promoting agriculture through educational literature, events, and articles. The Commission can act as a voice for agriculture in Town government, helping to ensure that the various boards understand the impact of their actions on agriculture.


The Agricultural Commission is made up of five members, appointed to three year terms by the Board of Selectmen. The current composition of the Commission is:

Dwight Sipler, Chair
Julie Martin-Sullivan
Liz Painter
Kathy Steege
(Vacancy)

Contact point:Dwight Sipler

Find us on

 

To help us preserve agriculture in Stow, please support the local farms

Applefield Farm
Carver Hill Orchard
D&D Farms
Derby Ridge Farm
Honey Pot Hill Orchard
Mistletoe Christmas Tree Farm
One Stack Farm Orchard
Sauta Farmstand
Shelburne Farm Orchard
small farm
Stow Gardens
Stow Greenhouses
White Pond Farm

There are also local support businesses and organizations for agriculture and home gardeners

Ace Hardware Stow or Acton
Coops and Sheds
Erickson Grain

The following links may provide useful information to those interested in agricultural topics in Stow or elsewhere:

Town of Stow
Stow Conservation Trust
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

UMass Extension
Massachusetts Farm Bureau
American Farmland Trust
New England Small Farm Institute
Massachusetts Agricultural Commissions
New England Vegetable & Berry Growers Association
Massachusetts Flower Growers Association
Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association
New England Wildflower Society
Massachusetts Grown

last update 2012 April 13