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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Proposal would limit towns’ power to zone out farms, set one-acre livestock threshold Speakers discussed a proposal that would protect the ‘right to grow’ plants, treat poultry as any domesticated bird (roosters excluded in the draft), and let towns regulate livestock on parcels under one acre; participants flagged data gaps and concern that tiered municipal authority could displace nearby farms.

A new proposal in Vermont aims to protect the right to grow while balancing local zoning rules, but could it risk displacing nearby farms?

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Agriculture committee flags 14‑item 'miscellaneous' bill: taxes, farm‑kitchen rules, land definitions and solar protections A committee member outlined a large 'miscellaneous' agriculture bill containing roughly 14 primary items, including right‑to‑farm language changes after a recent Supreme Court decision, net‑farm transfer tax exemptions, accessory farm structure permitting clarifications (Act 250), a change to the agricultural‑land definition tied to donated crops, farm‑kitchen rules, and explicit protections for prime agricultural land from solar siting.

The Agriculture committee is reshaping a crucial bill packed with 14 key provisions aimed at protecting farms, redefining land use, and ensuring the future of agriculture amid emerging challenges.

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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4 months ago

Bourbon County planning commission refines draft bylaws, sets course for zoning rules Members reviewed draft bylaws adapted from neighboring counties, discussed whether to pursue a standalone comprehensive plan or focus first on enforceable zoning rules, and assigned homework to compile model regulations and maps. They emphasized the need for clear definitions (including “agriculture”) and enforcement language before forwarding a d​

Bourbon County is taking crucial steps to protect its farm and ranch lands from industrial development with new zoning regulations that could shape the future of agriculture in the region.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 year ago

Washington Senate hears alarming testimony on farm losses and regulatory burdens Washington state loses 14 farms weekly, raising concerns over agricultural production and regulatory burdens.

Washington state is losing 14 farms each week, raising urgent alarms about the future of local agriculture and its impact on the community.

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