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Farmington Democratic Committee
Farmington Community Gardens Stewardship Committee
Farmington, New Hampshire
a Proposal to the
Farmington Board of Selectmen
Farmington
Community Gardens

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Farmington 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

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Support for the Community Gardens
Farmington Board of Selectmen
Goodwin Library Gardener's Roundtable
Program
Farmington Conservation Commission
Earthtenders Compost Products
Upon acceptance, we will reach out to:
Farmington School District
Henry Wilson Grange
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
Other Farmington Civic Groups

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Mission 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.

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Mission Statement | Word Diagram

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Sponsorship
Sponsors the Gardens
Financial Responsibility for the Gardens
Water Bill
Equipment
Develops and Maintains the Bylaws for the Gardens
Organizes and Implements Garden Stewardship Committee
Membership
Governance
Garden Spaces
Board of Selectmen / Town of Farmington
Clears the land
Maintains the Fence
Hooks up the Water Supply

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Bylaws
Six Articles
I Name and Purpose
II Governance
III Garden Membership
IV Records
V Financial Administration
VI Dissolution

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Bylaws
Article I Name and Purpose
Town Land at Water Tower
To 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.

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Bylaws
Article II Governance
Stewardship Committee – any interested
garden member in good standing.
Interpreting enforcing the rules
Developing long range plans
Coordinating with Sponsors
Establish Garden Rules and Policies
Committee Officers – elected by committee.
Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary,
Treasurer, Stewards
Farmington Democrats Sponsorship
Coordinators: Finance, Membership, Records

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Bylaws
Article III Garden Membership
Spaces are “First Come First Served”
Annual Membership
“Hold no Harm” and Policy agreement
Membership – based on type of space
Communal Garden Members
Individual Garden Members
Dues – based on size of space
$5.00 Communal shared space
$7.00 Individual 60 ft2
(2.5 ft X 24 ft)
(10 ft X 10 ft)
(10 ft X 20 ft)

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Bylaws
Article IV Records
Records will be open and available
Personal information will be protected
Membership information will not be shared
with other organizations
Stewardship Committee and Sponsor
Coordinators will maintain records
Copies available at the Municipal Offices

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Bylaws
Article V Financial Responsibility
Fiscal Year : December 1 – November 30
Financial records include checks,
statements, receipts
Account 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.

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Bylaws
Article VI Dissolution
Town retains ownership, and right to
dissolve
Assets will be transferred to the Farmington
Democratic Committee Sponsor
Any funds will be used to support or sponsor
a Farmington Community Project
Any records will be held by the Farmington
Democratic Committee for legal time period
before being destroyed

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Adoption of Bylaws
Bylaws are in draft at this time
Community Gardens Subcommittee
developed Bylaws
Wait until Selectmen approve the project
Farmington Democratic Committee meets
Thursday, April 12.

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Next Steps
Upon Acceptance of Proposal by the Board of
Selectmen
Adopt the Bylaws at Committee Meeting
Make the Website Public
Publish Bylaws
Post information on Membership
Garden Layout will be established
Contact Other Groups
Gardener's Roundtable Library Program
Establish Stewardship Committee
Advertise the Gardens and Promote Membership

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Next Steps
Upon Clearing of the Land by the Town
Mark the land, establish sites and spaces
Communal Garden spaces
Individual Garden Spaces
Composting area
Water Collection area
Paths
Flower garden spaces
Plant cover crop to prevent erosion
Set up water collectors
Start communal garden
Begin individual gardening as needed
Maintain the Gardens inside spaces and surrounding
areas.

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a 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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