Final Report of the Special Commission on Agriculture in the 21st Century

Report of the

Special Legislative Commission

on Agriculture in the Commonwealth

in the 21st Century

Letter from the co-chairs

Farmers have always been challenged with long This report builds on that work and offers

hours, physical demands, a changing climate, a legislative and policy perspective to the

unpredictable market conditions, financial challenges facing our farms. After hearing

challenges, and the constant need to adapt to testimony from agricultural leaders, experts,