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Farmington Democratic CommitteeFarmington Community Gardens Stewardship CommitteeFarmington, New Hampshire

a Proposal to theFarmington Board of Selectmen

Farmington Community Gardens

2Farmington Community Gardens

A Proposal to the Board of Selectmen

The Farmington Community Gardens Stewardship Committee would like the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Farmington, NH to grant them the use of the fenced in area of town land lot # U11-030 (Water Tower/Bay Road) to develop and implement a Community Garden Space for the citizens of Farmington to use for the purpose of gardening.

U 111- 030


Support for the Community Gardens

Farmington Democratic CommitteeFarmington Board of SelectmenGoodwin Library Gardener's Roundtable ProgramFarmington Conservation CommissionEarthtenders Compost Products

Upon acceptance, we will reach out to:Farmington School DistrictHenry Wilson GrangeBoy Scouts and Girl ScoutsOther Farmington Civic Groups


Farmington Community GardensMission Statement

The Farmington Community Gardens is a community project sponsored by the Farmington Democratic Committee. The Community Garden Stewardship Committee maintains, coordinates, and supports the Community Gardens as a site for public gardening using community owned land in the Town of Farmington. The use of both individual and communal gardening spaces for growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs enhances and supplements the nutritional needs of our citizens. The Committee believes that promoting the growth of fruits, vegetables, and herbs using ecologically friendly and green gardening initiatives will foster healthy and sustainable gardening practices, aid in the nutritional support of our citizens, and provide a beneficial use for town land that develops the environmental, ecological, and nutritional literacy of our community.


Farmington Community GardensMission Statement | Word Diagram


Farmington Community GardensSponsorship

Farmington Democratic CommitteeSponsors the Gardens

Financial Responsibility for the GardensWater BillEquipment

Develops and Maintains the Bylaws for the GardensOrganizes and Implements Garden Stewardship Committee

MembershipGovernanceGarden Spaces

Board of Selectmen / Town of FarmingtonClears the landMaintains the FenceHooks up the Water Supply


Farmington Community GardensBylaws

Six ArticlesI Name and PurposeII GovernanceIII Garden MembershipIV RecordsV Financial AdministrationVI Dissolution



Article I Name and PurposeFarmington Community GardensTown Land at Water TowerTo promote, create, and maintain community and home gardening in the Town of Farmington by providing space for its citizens interested in gardening to grow their own vegetables and/or flowers according to their needs.



Article II GovernanceStewardship Committee – any interested garden member in good standing.

Interpreting enforcing the rulesDeveloping long range plansCoordinating with SponsorsEstablish Garden Rules and Policies

Committee Officers – elected by committee.Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Stewards

Farmington Democrats SponsorshipCoordinators: Finance, Membership, Records



Article III Garden MembershipSpaces are “First Come First Served”Annual Membership“Hold no Harm” and Policy agreementMembership – based on type of space

Communal Garden MembersIndividual Garden Members

Dues – based on size of space $5.00 Communal shared space$7.00 Individual 60 ft2 (2.5 ft X 24 ft) $12.00 Individual 100 ft2 (10 ft X 10 ft)$25.00 Individual 200 ft2 (10 ft X 20 ft)



Article IV RecordsRecords will be open and availablePersonal information will be protectedMembership information will not be shared with other organizationsStewardship Committee and Sponsor Coordinators will maintain recordsCopies available at the Municipal Offices



Article V Financial ResponsibilityFiscal Year : December 1 – November 30Financial records include checks, statements, receiptsAccount will be managed by the Stewardship Treasurer, in conjunction with the Treasurer of the Farmington Democratic Committee sponsor, as a separate account managed by the Farmington Democratic Committee.



Article VI DissolutionTown retains ownership, and right to dissolveAssets will be transferred to the Farmington Democratic Committee SponsorAny funds will be used to support or sponsor a Farmington Community ProjectAny records will be held by the Farmington Democratic Committee for legal time period before being destroyed


Farmington Community GardensAdoption of Bylaws

Farmington Democratic CommitteeBylaws are in draft at this timeCommunity Gardens Subcommittee developed BylawsWait until Selectmen approve the projectFarmington Democratic Committee meets Thursday, April 12.


Farmington Community GardensNext Steps

Upon Acceptance of Proposal by the Board of Selectmen

Adopt the Bylaws at Committee MeetingMake the Website Public

Publish Bylaws Post information on Membership

Garden Layout will be establishedContact Other Groups

Gardener's Roundtable Library ProgramEstablish Stewardship CommitteeAdvertise the Gardens and Promote Membership


Farmington Community GardensNext Steps

Upon Clearing of the Land by the TownMark the land, establish sites and spaces

Communal Garden spacesIndividual Garden SpacesComposting areaWater Collection areaPathsFlower garden spaces

Plant cover crop to prevent erosionSet up water collectorsStart communal gardenBegin individual gardening as neededMaintain the Gardens inside spaces and surrounding areas.


Farmington Community Gardensa Proposal to the Board of Selectmen

Thank you for your time!

Questions?Bylaw or Policy Suggestions or Changes?

Farmington Community Gardens Website:

www.FarmingtonCommunityGardens.org

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