Overview: In a recent meeting of the Southwick Agricultural Commission, discussions focused on the upcoming Open Farm Day, budget allocations for the fiscal year, and the preservation of a historically significant barn. The commission grappled with the logistics of Open Farm Day, including the need for police escorts, volunteer coordination, and the distribution of candy and necklaces with animal charms as visitor incentives. Budgetary concerns were also at the forefront, with the commission debating how to effectively use funds before the end of the fiscal year and presenting their budget to the finance committee and select board. The preservation of a barn recently acquired by the federal government was also a topic of concern, with discussions about its historical importance and potential demolition.
