Council approves substitute bill for Rustic Roots network after hours of public support
After a 45‑minute public forum with around two dozen speakers, the St. Louis County Council approved substitute bill 1 for bill 54 — legislation supporters said would direct previously allocated ARPA funds toward an agri‑village, harvest hub and capacity building for a network of small farms. The measure passed on final passage, 7‑0.
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The St. Louis County Council on Tuesday approved substitute bill 1 for bill 54, legislation supporters described as directing previously committed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to create an agri‑village, a harvest hub and capacity development for a network of small farms in North County. Councilwoman Webb moved final passage; the motion passed in a roll call vote, 7‑0.
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