Priest Farmland Lease Rebid

2026-11-03

The Leased Premises shall be used and occupied by the Lessee solely for purposes of agriculture and farming , as jointly defined in General Statutes § 1 - 1 ( q ) and subject to the limitations herein , which may include growing crops , maintaining cattle and horses , and such other farming activities as shall be approved in advance by the Town and in the Town ’ s sole discretion ( collectively , “ Farming Operations ”). Horses may be used for agriculture and farming , as well as for non - commercial recreation by the Lessee and its invitees , but may not be used for any other commercial purposes , such as commercial horseback riding . ( b ) Agricultural Practices . Lessee shall be obligated at its sole cost to maintain the Leased Premises in appropriate condition and to comply with generally accepted agricultural practices in its use and occupation of the Leased Premises , including its Farming Operations and forestry . Generally accepted agricultural practices shall include , but shall not be limited to Good Agricultural Practices (“ GAP ”) and Good Handling Practices (“ GHP ”), as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (“ USDA ”), the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (“ CT DOA ”) and the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources . To the extent any of the above standards permit and Lessee chooses to engage in hunting wildlife as a means of pest control and / or wildlife management , Lessee shall not charge any third party for the right to hunt on the Leased Premises . ( c ) No Warranty or Representation . The Town makes no warranty or representation that the Leased Premises are suitable for Farming Operations . 6 . REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE Lessee covenants and agrees , at its sole cost and expense , to keep the Leased Premises and any buildings , fencing , or other improvements located thereon in good condition and repair and to make all ordinary and necessary repairs and replacements thereto at all times and to comply fully with all Applicable Laws . Lessee further covenants and agrees that it will keep any improvements at any time situated upon the Leased Premises safe and secure and in conformance with all Applicable Laws . As used herein and throughout this Lease Agreement , the phrase “ Applicable Laws ” shall include the U . S . Constitution , the Connecticut Constitution , the U . S . Code , the Code of Federal Regulations , the Connecticut General Statutes , Regulations of Connecticut state agencies , the Charter , Code of Ordinances , and Regulations of the Town of South Windsor , and all orders or decrees of federal , state , or local administrative agencies . Lessee ’ s obligations shall include , but not be limited to the following : ( a ) Mowing . Lessee shall mow the fields , excluding any fields where crops are planted , as necessary to avoid weed infiltration and to maintain a neat and orderly appearance . Lessee shall also be responsible for maintaining and mowing all non - wooded portions of the Leased Premises adjacent to Town roads or sidewalks . ( b ) Trash Removal . Lessee shall , at Lessee ’ s sole cost and expense , promptly remove and dispose of all trash , litter and debris generated by Lessee at the Leased Premises in accordance with all Applicable Laws . All storage and / or removal of manure , trash , and / or compost shall be performed in accordance with all Applicable Laws .

Connecticut

2026-05-05