Ag & Rural Affairs Committee

The Ag & Rural Affairs Committee (AGR) acts as an advisory committee to the Plan Commission.  The AGR Committee shall:

  • Study the potential future of agriculture in Fitchburg.
  • Develop and recommend policies to promote sustainable and economically viable agriculture in Fitchburg.
  • Recommend areas to be preserved for agriculture, if any.
  • Study and recommend any potential compensation to landowners in areas designated for agricultural preservation.
  • Take action on any items referred to it by the Plan Commission or the Common Council.
  • Make recommendations on all rezoning requests in which any property zoned A-T or A-X outside the Urban Service Area is being considered.

Ag & Rural Members

2013 Meeting Schedule:

January 15 February19 March 19 June 18
July 16 August 20 November 19 December 17

 

Upcoming Events

May 18 - City of Fitchburg Agriculture Past and Present Bike Tour (click here for more information)