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Farm Bureau urges committee to retain 25% Connecticut juice requirement for farm wineries
2346519 · February 19, 2025
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Summary
The Connecticut Farm Bureau opposed lowering the required in‑state juice percentage for Connecticut farm winery labeling from 25% to 20%, saying the existing threshold supports local growers and product identity.
The Connecticut Farm Bureau testified Feb. 19, 2025, against House Bill 5,361, which proposes lowering the minimum proportion of Connecticut‑grown juice required for a product to be designated a Connecticut farm winery product from 25% to 20%.
Tracy McDougall, executive director of the Connecticut Farm Bureau, told the committee the 25% minimum —…
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