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Senate passes farm‑store bill after emotional debate over farmland protections
Summary
The Senate approved House Bill 4153 to create a farm‑store permit for EFU lands, allowing limited indoor retail and agritourism with county siting standards. Supporters said it helps family farms diversify revenue; critics warned it risks commercializing prime farmland and urged more stakeholder work.
The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 4153 after extended floor debate that divided senators representing rural and urban districts. Proponents described the measure as a balanced, county‑administered permitting option that modernizes rules for farm stands, allows limited indoor agritourism and caps unrelated retail at a percentage of building area. Supporters said the change will help family farms remain viable…
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