I am writing this letter to make my neighbors, friends and customers aware of the fact that Walkers Roadside Stand will not open this season.

The reason that we will not be opening this year is because the Little Compton Town Council has taken inconclusive action in regards to crop cannons.

I believe that the Right to Farm Act protects my right to use crop cannons. However, the town council’s regular reference to the Little Compton Noise Ordinance makes me believe that the town will try to stop me from protecting my corn crop by the use of crop cannons.

Crop cannons are an essential part of our business as they deter crop eating animals and birds. Without the crop cannons, we cannot continue to grow and produce top quality corn in a cost effective manner. it appears that at least one of our town council members agrees with our position.

For decades we have been using crop cannons in a way that is efficient and also in a way that minimizes adverse effects on our neighbors.

The town council fumbled this one.

Ian Walker

Little Compton