CHESTERFIELD — The town has erected eight signs along Route 143 and six other roads at the borders of Goshen, Westhampton, Williamsburg and Worthington proclaiming the municipality a Right to Farm Community.

The signs feature a red barn and Hereford beef cow flanked by an evergreen tree and a sugar maple with two sap buckets.

“We felt it was very important to honor Chesterfield’s long and rich agricultural heritage with the placement of these new signs,” said Jennifer Peotter of Dirigo Farm, who chairs the six-member commission.

The signs were created by Jade O’Donnell, a member of the class of 2023 from Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. “We’re very grateful to Jade and Emily Jodka of the Graphic Communications program for working with us to refine and perfect the final design,” said Commission member Matt L. Barron.

Also, under the direction of Commission member Brooke Bullock of Stonebridge Farm, there will be for the first time a listing of Farm & Forestry Producers in Chesterfield available for viewing and downloading on the town’s website: townofchesterfieldma.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif7606/f/uploads/chesterfield_town_website_1.pdf

Some 18 different producers are listed offering everything from fruits, vegetables and eggs to honey, maple syrup, hay, firewood and lumber.

“I think many residents and visitors to Chesterfield might be surprised to learn of the bounty of local farm and forest products available right here within the community,” Peotter said, adding “we encourage folks to support our homegrown farmers and foresters.”