The Select Board appoints the members of the Agricultural Commission. The Agricultural Commission's mission is to preserve, revitalize and sustain Topsfield's agricultural industry and to promote agricultural-based economic opportunities. Activities include, but are not limited, to the following: serving as facilitators for encouraging the pursuit of agriculture in Topsfield; promoting agricultural-based economic opportunities in Town; acting as advocates and educators on farming issues; working for preservation of prime agricultural lands; and pursuing all initiatives appropriate to creating a sustainable agricultural community.