Land Usage At Tolland's Campbell Farm Subject Of Public Hearing

TOLLAND, CT — Officials in Tolland are considering a resolution to allow some agricultural activity on a portion of the Campbell Farm property.

Campbell Farm is an open space preserve at 215 Hunter Road. That is adjacent to – and not a part of – the Campbell Conservation Area.

The Tolland Town Council has scheduled a public hearing via video conference for 7 p.m. on July 28 to gather comments on the resolution.

It reads:

• "Consideration of a resolution to approve the leasing of Campbell Farm, 215 Hunter Road, to Donna and Jack Yurgel."

The full text of the resolution is on file at the town clerk's office.

The Tolland Agriculture Commission issued a request for proposals in April. In a handwritten submission, the Yurgels outlined short-term uses as barley and rye production. Long-term goals include mushroom and garlic farming, plus the "organic control of evasive aquatic plants" on the property.