Jennie's Way, Tewksbury MA 01876
THE NEXT TIME YOU EAT A MEAL, THANK A FARMER
Krochmal Farm has been a farm since the 1800's. Although it had changed hands several times, it has been in the Cave Family since John Krochmal (John Cave's father) had it in the 1940's. For nearly 70 years, and now 4 generations this farm has been a staple in New England and is one of the last Family Livestock Farms in this area of Massachusetts.
We are proud to open to the public every fall, as well as to host Horse-Drawn Campfire and Sleigh Rides on our farm. As we open our doors to you at the section of the farm we call the Pumpkin Fest, we allow folks to interact with some of our animals - horses, ponies, goats, turkeys, a sow and her piglets and some calves. One of the biggest questions is "where are all the other animals?"
We are under strict federal guidelines (due to the National Bio-Security Laws enacted in November 2001) that we are not to share the exact number or exact location of our livestock herds. However, because you have asked, we would like to be able to show you some of our animals, some of our crops, our barns and other aspects of our daily lives that keep America fed.
Link to contact your local Representitive or Senator: http://www.mass.gov/legis/city_town.htm
Link to Proposed House Bill 3818: http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/186/ht03pdf/ht03818.pdf
Link to Letter from Dept of Ag re: Krochmal Farm's Practices: http://www.tewksbury.info/dcd/health/Krochmal%20Farm/11.09.07%20Response/DAR%20results%20Krochmal%20-%20020108.pdf
Link to Letter from Dept of Health re: Air Quality / Health concerns around Krochmal Farm: http://www.tewksbury.info/dcd/health/Krochmal%20Farm/11.09.07%20Response/DAR%20results%20Krochmal%20-%20020108.pdf
Link to letter from Tewksbury Board of Health stating farm is in compliance: http://www.tewksbury.info/dcd/health/Krochmal%20Farm/11.09.07%20Response/Revised%20November%209%20II%20Final1.pdf
Link to MA Farm Bureau re: House Bill 3818: http://www.mfbf.net/Portals/0/pdf/MFBF%20Ag%20Day%20White%20Paper.pdf
Link to Mass General Law re: Protecting Farms from Nuisance complaints: http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/243-6.htm
Link to Mass General Law re: protection from Board of Health to take an action nuisance against a farm:
http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/111-125a.htm
I guess most of all, we, the taxpayers of Tewksbury – the residents of your town who chose to live here in an agricultural community, despite the fact that a small group of people are making a mockery of the town, the way of life for some of our residents and the fiscal burden already upon us – we are aggrieved of being our brother’s keeper. We are all about helping people who want to help themselves – that is what neighbors are for – but we detest the fact that we are forced to volunteer our time, our money, our energy and our resources for the few people who have learned that if they cry loud enough and profess profoundly enough that they are victims, someone seeking power somewhere will make US take care of THEM!
This farm has installed a state of the art Odor Abatement System (please see the website: http://www.juergensenvironmentalcontrol.com/index.html ) which has reduced odors by at least 90%, and we are confident with this new system - installed in May of 2009 - all complaints from our new neighbors will cease completely. As you can see, in the links above, the farm has passed all tests, inspections and requests for air / water / and health testing. Please support us in this very crucial time. Let your Representitive and Senators know that they must not pass this bill.
