Groton MA Agricultural Commission

11/26/2023

10/12/2023

Look festive for spooky season AND stay safe and visible by wearing blaze orange when enjoying the outdoors this fall.

Remember, hunting is a safe activity, and responsible hunters always:
• Treat every fi***rm as if it were loaded.
• Positively identify their target and what lies beyond it.
• Follow all rules and regulations.

Not a hunter? Remember these tips:
• Be safe, be seen! Avoid wearing earth-toned colors and wear an orange vest or hat to stand out.
• Keep pets leashed and visible.
• Know when and where hunting is allowed.

Dive into more safety tips and see current hunting seasons at bit.ly/WoodsSafetyMA

08/19/2023

Hello All 😀
It’s been a while since we last posted on here, but lately Roosters have become a topic of conversation.
We would like to clear up the “rules or bylaws” of having a rooster in our town.
There are not any specific rules about having chickens or a rooster in Groton.
* However we do know, that some people don’t appreciate the harmonious singing of a rooster.
The considerate, neighborly thing to do is to close your poultry in between nightfall and a reasonable morning hour.
( think of it as what would be quiet hours )
While we know this will not appease everyone, it will help to make some neighbor’s happier.
{ tips for closing them up at night could be locking in a dark coop, putting them in a dog kennel with a blanket for darkness over them, helping to soundproof their bedtime area }
It also helps to educate people on the pros to having chickens and roosters.
Giving eggs on occasion doesn’t hurt either!
Please reach out to our Agricultural Commission if you have any questions, or concerns.

Thank you! 😊 🐓

08/05/2020

Hello everyone! Very recently a Groton resident received a package of these seeds.
If you receive anything unknown, please
Do not open it! Do not plant it!
Click on this link for directions in what to do with them.
Share this with your friends! Thank you!

09/24/2019

These orchards are perfect for a fall day trip.

06/27/2019

Fleets who drive on rural roads should reminded to be extra vigilant in spring and fall, when farm equipment is more likely to be on the roads.

06/20/2019

This is a nice glimpse inside a normal operating dairy farm.

06/04/2019

The Lost Lake and Knops Pond waters will be chemically treated to control the growth of nuisance aquatic vegetation on Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. Do not use the water for the following purposes until the date noted below: Drinking and Cooking 06/14/2019 Boating, Fishing and Swimming 06/12/2019 Wateri...

06/04/2019

If you're interested in canning food here is a message from the Groton Grange:

Dear Friends
Now that your garden is planted (or in the process of being planted), why not think about making use of those wonderful veggies come fall?
Join us at the Groton Grange #7 for a Food Preservation Workshop and Demo on Saturday, June 8, at 9:30am to noon at the Grange Hall, 80 Champney St. Groton, Ma.
We will cover: water bath and pressure canning, dehydrating, fermenting, vacuum packing, freezing and root cellaring, and jar and equipment handling.
In addition, we'll send you home with a copy of the Ball Blue Book Guide To Preserving, 37Th Edition

Please preregister: by responding to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or Clio Fisher at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]), Eric Fisher at[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or call Clio Fisher: 508 517 9467 since space is limited.

Parking allowed only on the Grange side of Champney St

05/28/2019

Ticks spread a host of diseases while the Lone Star Tick is known to cause allergy to red meat.