Morris County Agriculture Development Board

Pursuant to the Right to Farm Act, any person aggrieved by the operation of a commercial farm must first file a complaint, in writing, with the CADB prior to filing an action in court, triggering the Conflict Resolution Process. The Conflict Resolution Process was designed to reduce litigation time and expense incurred by the agricultural community and to foster better communication between farmers, municipalities, and private citizens.

The Conflict Resolution Process is outlined in the State Agriculture Development Committee's Right to Farm Rules at N.J.A.C. 2:76-2.10. The process is also outlined in this chart.

During the Conflict Resolution Process, the Morris CADB will hold a public hearing, as is required by law (see the Right to Farm Rules at N.J.A.C. 2:76-2.10(b)1. The hearing will be conducted according to Morris CADB Policy: P-6, Right to Farm Hearing Procedures.

Anyone wishing to file a formal complaint with the Morris CADB against a commercial farm, may use this complaint form: