Morris County
Agriculture Development Board
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On June 26, 2008, the SADC adopted rules that expand the list of protected activities under the Right to Farm Act (RTF Act).
The list now includes equine-related service activities and complementary equine activities. The SADC also
adopted an Agricultural Management Practice (AMP) for equine operations. Owners and operators of equine facilities will
have to comply with the AMP if they wish to be eligible for the protections of the RTF Act. The new rules also
specify what income can be used to satisfy the income requirements of the RTF Act (the income requirement is part of the definition of a
"commercial farm").
Although one had been proposed, the SADC did not adopt a rule that would regulate equine activities on preserved farmland.
The rules will become effective upon their publication in the NJ Register (August 4, 2008 or August 18, 2008).
