Lay pack debates language on 'prime' agricultural soils and how plan should support struggling cannabis sector
Members debated removing the word 'prime' from agricultural objectives and whether the plan should explicitly support cannabis as agricultural industry; one participant said local cannabis farms have lost an estimated 65–75% of operations and urged general agricultural-support language instead of singling out industries.
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Lay pack members discussed whether the plan's agricultural objective should continue to refer to "prime agricultural areas" or be broadened to protect agricultural areas generally, with several participants urging a more inclusive, long-term approach.
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