Greenfield Reconnaissance Report - MA Heritage Landscapes ...

Recommendations:1. The Franklin County Agricultural Society (FCAS) should continue to work with areabusiness organizations, such as the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and theFranklin County Community Development Corporation, and area AgriculturalCommissions to promote the Franklin County Fair and other agricultural programs aswell as use of the fairgrounds throughout the year by other groups.2. FCAS should reach out to local Agricultural Commissions in the county to draw in newpotential volunteers.3. The Greenfield Agricultural Commission should consider collaborative opportunitieswith the FCAS to promote and support agriculture in Greenfield. For example, theycould pursue a Greenfield Farms Day at the fairgrounds, targeted to Greenfield residents,at which local farmers could give tastings, sell products, and provide hayrides or otherfarm related activities to increase exposure to their farms.4. Greenfield should consider adopting the Community Preservation Act (CPA), whichwould provide a potential source of funding for projects at the fairgrounds.5. The Franklin County Fairgrounds should be evaluated for eligibility for listing on theNational Register. If determined eligible, the Greenfield Historic Commission and/or theFCAS can apply to MHC for a Survey & Planning grant to fund a National Registernomination.Massachusetts Heritage Landscape Inventory Program 18Greenfield Reconnaissance Report