Committee supports city‑branded ‘certified farm’ sign idea; staff to study cost and rollout

Members of the Milton Equestrian Committee discussed a proposal at the Aug. 20 meeting to offer a standard, city‑issued recognition sign owners could display to identify a property as a Milton farm. A committee member described seeing similar markers elsewhere and suggested the city produce a consistent, discreet sign property owners could mount on fences or gates.

Committee members generally liked the idea and asked staff to look into costs and distribution options. The group debated size and visual impact and discussed possible funding models; staff estimated that bronze‑style markers could cost substantially more than a $20 price and said they would research vendor pricing and whether the city could subsidize initial signs. Members suggested keeping design, wording and size uniform to avoid sign clutter.

No formal eligibility criteria or fee schedule were adopted. Staff said they would return with options, cost estimates and a proposed program framework so the committee could refine eligibility rules and a possible application process.