He is too a farmer

Peter-

I was doing some research and I stumbled upon this “DEFINITION OF A FARMER” from our own Massachusetts General Laws. I thought you should post it on your blog.

DEFINITION OF FARMER

M.G.L. Chapter 90 §1:

“Farmer”, a person substantially engaged in the occupation of farming which shall include, but not be limited to, farming in all its branches, the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing and harvesting of any agricultural, aquacultural, floricultural or horticultural commodities, the growing and harvesting of forest products upon forest land, the raising of livestock including horses, the keeping of horses as a commercial enterprise, the keeping and raising of poultry, swine, cattle and other domesticated animals used for food purposes, bees, fur-bearing animals, and any forestry or lumbering operations, performed by a farmer engaged in agriculture or farming as herein defined, or on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations including, but not limited to, preparations for market, delivery to storage or to market or to carriers for transportation to market.

So… forestry is considered a farming activity! Why do certain members of the Select Board think (in error) that it is not? Why do they try to insist that Mr. LaMountain is not a farmer? Unless you are a moron, you can clearly see by this definition that James LaMountain does indeed meet the definition of a farmer. If it LOOKS like farming… if it SMELLS like farming…by Gosh…it MUST BE FARMING!!

The LaMountains sell cord wood, they raise chickens, pigs and cows, they also sell organic meat ( I assume the chickens pigs and cows they raise….) The LaMountain’s raise these animals while maintaining healthy living environments for them. This is not how the meat you buy at the grocery store gets treated before being wrapped in plastic with a freshness CO2 absorber to keep the meat looking red and fresh. Those farmers are guilty of overcrowding and frequent e-coli contamination.

I will say it again, with emphasis: If it looks like farming…. If it smells like farming… it doesn’t matter if it is large scale (overcrowding and e-coli contamination) or small scale (self sufficient, organic, open space and healthy to the animals) IT IS STILL FARMING!

S.D. (name withheld by the Holland Blog)

Posted on 17 Nov 2009, 21:06 - Category: Ongoing And Past Litigation
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Posted on 18 Nov 2009, 7:14 by LOL
Law does not matter
PART I. ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIX. AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 128. AGRICULTURE

DEFINITIONS

Chapter 128: Section 1A. Farming, agriculture, farmer; definitions
Section 1A. “Farming” or “agriculture” shall include farming in all of its branches and the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing and harvesting of any agricultural, aquacultural, floricultural or horticultural commodities, the growing and harvesting of forest products upon forest land, the raising of livestock including horses, the keeping of horses as a commercial enterprise, the keeping and raising of poultry, swine, cattle and other domesticated animals used for food purposes, bees, fur-bearing animals, and any forestry or lumbering operations, performed by a farmer, who is hereby defined as one engaged in agriculture or farming as herein defined, or on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations, including preparations for market, delivery to storage or to market or to carriers for transportation to market. .....

This is Holland and the law does not matter here to Wettlaufer , Johnson & Johnson, Fife, or their minions
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Posted on 18 Nov 2009, 8:41 by Zoned Agriculture too?
lmao
I checked the town zoning map the land is zoned agriculture. According to State Law the town can not prohibit agriculture. Also according to Wettlaufer and company the waterfront land at mikes beach was put there by LaMountain dumping the sand there and was only 3 feet wide before. The lies and the LAWS do not matter when Judge Ford is on the bench.
PART I. ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE VII. CITIES, TOWNS AND DISTRICTS

CHAPTER 40A. ZONING
Chapter 40A: Section 3. Subjects which zoning may not regulate; exemptions; public hearings; temporary manufactured home residences
Section 3. No zoning ordinance or by-law shall regulate or restrict the use of materials, or methods of construction of structures regulated by the state building code, nor shall any such ordinance or by-law prohibit, unreasonably regulate, or require a special permit for the use of land for the primary purpose of commercial agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, floriculture or viticulture, nor prohibit, unreasonably regulate or require a special permit for the use, expansion, reconstruction or construction of structures thereon for the primary purpose of commercial agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, floriculture or viticulture, including those facilities for the sale of produce, wine and dairy products, provided that either during the months of June, July, August and September of each year or during the harvest season of the primary crop raised on land of the owner or lessee, 25 per cent of such products for sale, based on either gross sales dollars or volume, have been produced by the owner or lessee of the land on which the facility is located, or at least 25 per cent of such products for sale, based on either gross annual sales or annual volume, have been produced by the owner or lessee of the land on which the facility is located and at least an additional 50 per cent of such products for sale, based upon either gross annual sales or annual volume, have been produced in Massachusetts on land other than that on which the facility is located, used for the primary purpose of commercial agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, floriculture or viticulture, whether by the owner or lessee of the land on which the facility is located or by another, except that all such activities may be limited to parcels of 5 acres or more in area not zoned for agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, floriculture or viticulture. For such purposes, land divided by a public or private way or a waterway shall be construed as 1 parcel. No zoning ordinance or by-law shall exempt land or structures from flood plain or wetlands regulations established pursuant to the General Laws. For the purposes of this section, the term "agriculture'' shall be as defined in section 1A of chapter 128, and the term horticulture shall include the growing and keeping of nursery stock and the sale thereof. Said nursery stock shall be considered to be produced by the owner or lessee of the land if it is nourished, maintained and managed while on the premises.

The town can not prohibit agriculture, if they do they are breaking the law....
Earl break the law???? Wettlaufer break the law?????
Northeast Concepts Farm is USDA registered #1577 and documents show USDA has been providing technical assistance on the land since 2007
Why do our officials do this? Some municipalities have declared local farm protection to be a matter of national security.
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Posted on 18 Nov 2009, 9:42 by I care
PATHETIC
When I moved to this Town in the 80's There were several eating places People came from other towns to enjoy dining at Lodge on the Lake, they ate and drank at Sailor's Rest (Wettlaufer part owner) they danced, ate and drank at Circle H Ranch and P.J.'s What happened. It is called Apathy. Town Government has made it so difficult to own a business in this town. It was a good tax base. But look now. It is so sad that we canot get the support of the Town. The First 50 people who come to Town Meetings to Vote, are the Johnson, Petersen and Wettlaufer clan. No wonder people there are so many "For Sale" signs in this Town. What is appealing here?
A polluted lake, which is not getting any better. The Hamilton Res. Assn. can't do it all. There are so many grants out there that we could apply for. Instead of the energy of anger in Holland, redirect it toward grants and we would have a better place to live.
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Posted on 18 Nov 2009, 9:45 by Like to know
LaMountain Farm Products
Where are the organic products sold. There are so many small businesses in this Town, they should have the ability to get business from people in this Town. People should now the availibility of services and products. Take care of our own. Can we advertise out businesses on this Blog. ?
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Posted on 18 Nov 2009, 10:08 by Peter Frei
visit to the dentist's office..
To "Like to know," I only eat meat free from antibiotics and other chemicals from LaMountain's farm. In a time when most people recognize the need for a change towards locally grown food, the only farmer in town is the victim of a witch hunt initiated by our "elders," Wettlaufer and Johnson. If the New Holland Market would sell products grown on the Huguenot/LaMountain farm they would probably lose their business license.
Each time I attended one of the hundred's of meetings over the past 23 years at the town hall it felt like a visit to the dentist's office. It does not have to be that way, wake up people in Holland. We have a right to a government for the people by the people and not a corrupt government for a few.
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Posted on 18 Nov 2009, 17:12 by Still Like to Know
Thank u Peter
Thanks for the response, but where can we purchase the meat, eggs, etc Is is in Holland or somewhere else. Thanks
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Posted on 18 Nov 2009, 18:05 by Peter Frei
Where to buy farm products..
It is the same phone number as is listed in the comment "fresh pork" and "firewood," 508 735 7072. Ask for Mike. The LaMountain's also sell beef.
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Posted on 18 Nov 2009, 18:18 by Holland Farm
fresh eggs
Fresh eggs can be found on fenton road. Vickie has them for a dollar a dozen. Mike will set you on the path if you call him. Our beef is pretty much spoken for as we sell it by the side or on the hoof and arrange packaging. We do have a couple hundred pounds of select cuts wrapped up each time we slaughter and it is all usda approved but it goes as fast as we get it. It is grass fed and free of any antibiotics or growth hormones.
Chickens are live and can be dressed to order. Pork is still growing. We want to keep a herd of herford cattle here in Holland and would like to have around 800 pounds of fresh beef a month to offer locally.

However our battle with the town has put us way behind schedule and our cattle are in Oxford and mostly not available for new customers at this time as our beef is mostly spoken for. We do have a couple calfs we can raise for 2 new customers. This beef will require a deposit and will take a couple years to properly finish. Call for details.
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Posted on 19 Nov 2009, 6:48 by lmao
More Law
The General Laws of Massachusetts, PART I. ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT, TITLE IX. TAXATION, CHAPTER 61A. ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL LAND:

Section 1. Land in agricultural use defined:

Section 1. Land shall be deemed to be in agricultural use when primarily and directly used in raising animals, including, but not limited to, dairy cattle, beef cattle, poultry, sheep, swine, horses, ponies, mules, goats, bees and fur-bearing animals, for the purpose of selling such animals or a product derived from such animals in the regular course of business; or when primarily and directly used in a related manner which is incidental thereto and represents a customary and necessary use in raising such animals and preparing them or the products derived therefrom for market.
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Posted on 19 Nov 2009, 6:49 by lmao
More Law too
The General Laws of Massachusetts, PART I. ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT, TITLE IX. TAXATION, CHAPTER 61A. ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL LAND:

Section 2. Land in horticultural use defined:

Section 2. Land shall be considered to be in horticultural use when primarily and directly used in raising fruits, vegetables, berries, nuts and other foods for human consumption, feed for animals, tobacco, flower, sod, trees, nursery or greenhouse products, and ornamental plants and shrubs for the purpose of selling these products in the regular course of business; or when primarily and directly used in raising forest products under a certified forest management plan, approved by and subject to procedures established by the state forester, designed to improve the quantity and quality of a continuous crop for the purpose of selling these products in the regular course of business; or when primarily and directly used in a related manner which is incidental to those uses and represents a customary and necessary use in raising these products and preparing them for market.
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Posted on 20 Nov 2009, 9:06 by Ruby Ridge Scholar
Dangerous Situation
I think this is how Ruby Ridge began. Self important elitest officals with a hard-on for someone overstepped their authority and people got hurt. The laws are in place for a reason and when they are ignored by those who govern then that invites chaos and anarchy into our society.

I know they will be the first to go into the lifeboats of the Titantic and leave women and childen to die.

They are enemies of Liberty and Democracy.

God Bless America.
Constitutional Purist and Veteran.
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Posted on 3 Dec 2009, 17:56 by Mike LaMountain
Some Farm History
I was jsut reading a book called the history of holland and thought that this was an interesting paragragh.

Holland Reservoir is another lake, artificial in origin, made and owned by the Hamilton Woolen Company of Southbridge for storage purposes.
It is a shallow lake about three miles long and averages
about a quarter of a mile wide.
It Avas a very great misfortune to the town when the land was taken from the abutting landowners for such a purpose. The loss of that riverbottom land injured the adjacent FARMS more than the diminution in acreage would imply, for that bottom land produced
hay which kept the uplands in good condition and enabled
those farms to keep large herds of cattle. With that land
fiooded the FARMS were crippled.
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