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Senate committee advances bill to protect agricultural production lands, excludes forestland
Summary
The Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development committee voted to pass SB 312 as amended. Sponsor Senator Johnson said the bill defines and shields agricultural production land (cattle, row crops, poultry) from certain non-production conversions, grandfathering existing owners and limiting some leases to 10 years.
Senator Johnson told the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee that SB 312 "is a protection of agriculture production lands" and framed the measure as important to food security: "we need to be able to to, feed and clothe ourselves." The sponsor said the bill mirrors protections in other states and…
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