Farm Composting of Leaves and Yard Trimmings
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law Leaves and Yard Trimmings as Compost Agriculturally assessed, commercial farms may import leaves and yard trimmings for the purpose of onsite composting to supplement soil. The Right to Farm Act expressly provides that a commercial farm
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Public Comment Period is Open on the New Jersey SADC’s Revised Soil Disturbance Rule Proposal
After receiving overwhelming criticism and legal scrutiny of its proposed soil disturbance regulations, the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) has substantially revised its proposed rules. The revised proposal has been published in the New Jersey Register here. The public comment period is now open, and interested
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Major Revisions to SADC Proposal Regarding Preserved Farmland
Revisions will be made to the SADC’s draft regulations limiting soil disturbance on preserved farmland By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law On Friday, March 15, 2024, I attended the State Agriculture Development Committee’s special meeting regarding its proposed Soil Disturbance on Preserved
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Special Occasion Events on New Jersey Preserved Farms
A New Way of Diversifying Income on Preserved Farms By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law Preserved Farm Venues Special occasion events, such as weddings and social events, may be hosted on New Jersey commercial farms as of February 3, 2023, if the
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Voigt January 2024 Comments on SADC Soil Disturbance Standards: Understanding the Quaker Valley Farms New Jersey Supreme Court Decision
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law *Also see the last article on this subject: Voigt October 2023 Comments on SADC Soil Disturbance on Preserved Farmland and Supplemental Soil Disturbance Standards and next article on this subject: Major Revisions to SADC Proposal Regarding Preserved
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Voigt October 2023 Comments on SADC Soil Disturbance on Preserved Farmland and Supplemental Soil Disturbance Standards
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law *Also see the next article on this subject: Voigt January 2024 Comments on SADC Soil Disturbance Standards: Understanding the Quaker Valley Farms New Jersey Supreme Court Decision – Nicole L. Voigt, Attorney (voigtlawoffice.com) The State Agriculture Development
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Buying and Selling Land Subject to Farmland Assessment
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law Farmland and Woodland Assessment Throughout Hunterdon County and surrounding areas, many landowners enjoy a reduced real estate tax assessment on their land by devoting the land to agricultural use or woodland management. On August 1st of each
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Buying Farmland: Important Considerations
Central New Jersey’s Agricultural Real Estate By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law In Central New Jersey, we are blessed with the productivity and aesthetics of abundant agricultural lands. Whether they are in commercial agricultural production, a community supported farm, the home of equine
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Right to Farm Protection of Equine Activities
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law An equine facility might qualify for Right to Farm protection and obtain relief from local ordinances in limited respects, such as municipal zoning restrictions. Such protected activities may include equine labor housing, manure composting and sales, and
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Site Specific Agricultural Management Practices under Right to Farm
Farming Alternatives to Traditional Land Use and Zoning Approvals By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law New Jersey Right to Farm Act Pursuant to New Jersey’s Right to Farm Act, certain farms may engage in protected farming activities even if those farming activities are
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