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Senators amend HB2585 to create task force on agritourism standards and pass the measure out of committee
Summary
After testimony from farmers, industry and county representatives, committees amended HB2585 to form a task force to recommend statewide agritourism standards and passed the bill with amendments to Ways and Means.
Joint committee chairs moved to amend HB2585 into a task force bill after hours of testimony from farmers, trade groups and county advocates who described widely varying local needs for agritourism.
Multiple farmers and ag stakeholders told the committees that agritourism—including farm stays, tours and farm-to-table events—has become critical for small operations to survive. An Olamahina Gardens farmer said farm stays and related…
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