Mission Statement
The Mission of the Somerset County Agriculture Development Board is to:
- Preserve farmland in Somerset County in perpetuity for our future generations
- Work with existing preserved farmers to resolve stewardship matters, and assist in the implementation of these resolutions
- Assist in Right-to-Farm matters, and mediate where possible, so that residents and farmers can peacefully co-exist
- Advise the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders on all agriculturally-related matters
- Review and comment, where applicable, on pertinent legislation relating to the agricultural industry or the New Jersey Farmland Preservation Program
- Disseminate information to famers on pending legislation, Best Management Practices and new technology in the industry
- Educate the public on the importance of agriculture in Somerset County, and the necessity for not only preserving it, but enhancing and supporting this industry throughout the State of New Jersey
- Encourage healthy lifestyles by promoting locally-grown
agricultural products to our residents