Solebury Township is considering a new ordinance that would allow farmers to provide affordable, on-farm housing for their agricultural workers, a move supporters say is necessary to keep farming economically viable in the township. Supervisor Kevin Morrissey argued that modern farming bears little resemblance to earlier decades and that enabling farm owners and workers to live on the land is a critical tool for preserving Solebury's rural character — noting that a sustainable farming lifestyle requires updated regulations that reflect today's agricultural realities.
Source: Bucks County Herald; 4/24/2026