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Committee OKs interim study of farmers markets and local food systems
Summary
The House Agriculture Committee unanimously agreed to request an interim study of farmers markets and local food systems (SJ 11), proponents saying recent cottage-food and labeling changes created confusion around enforcement, liability and statutory classifications.
Sen. Bruce 'Butch' Gillespie, Senate District 9, asked the House Agriculture Committee to approve Senate Joint Resolution 11, which would establish an interim study of farmers markets and local food systems with findings reported to the 70th Legislature. "This is one way to shore up our food systems," Gillespie said, describing farmers markets as a way to connect producers and consumers and support local economies.
Proponents told the committee the study is needed to…
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