Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Cropland Soil Testing o Soil tests are to be performed once per year, at the same time of year (fall testing recommended). The soil test is to include Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, and Potassium, as well as percent organic matter. In addition, recommendations from the testing lab for the aforementioned elements are to be obtained. Testing for and addressing deficiencies in additional elements is encouraged. The Lessee may choose the lab they prefer. The University of CT Nutrient Analysis Laboratory is an option. • Conservation Plan and Land Management o Crop and pasture land shall be managed in accordance with a USDA NRCS Conservation Plan. • Fertilizer / Compost / Manure Types – Specify Allowed / Disallowed and/or standard to be followed o Fertilizer applications are to be applied per soil test lab recommendations; modifications to the lab recommendations are allowed with a written explanation. o Any application by the Lessee or their agent of sewage sludge or other treated residuals from wastewater treatment (biosolids) on the subject property is expressly prohibited, and will result in the termination of the Lease, immediately authorizing the Licensor to re-enter and repossess said property without legal process. • Pesticides o All Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) sheets for scheduled applications of pesticides are to be provided to the Agricultural Committee prior to application for review when submitting yearly reporting forms. For nonscheduled applications of pesticides, all MSDS sheets are to be provided to the Agricultural Committee with the yearly reporting form. o All pesticides must be applied according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or according to cooperative extension recommendations. o The use of Atrazine or its agent is expressly prohibited on the subject property, and will result in the termination of the Lease, immediately authorizing the Licensor to re-enter and repossess said property without legal process. • Subleasing o Subleasing is not allowed without written consent from the Town of Mansfield and consultation with the Agriculture Committee.
