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Somerset unorganized territory adopts food sovereignty ordinance unanimously
Summary
After a public hearing, Somerset County commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a Food Sovereignty Ordinance allowing small, local food exchanges in the county's unorganized territory; supporters said the change eases licensing burdens that kept neighbors from hosting informal markets.
Somerset County commissioners voted unanimously to approve a Food Sovereignty Ordinance for the county's unorganized territory, the board said after a public hearing that drew residents concerned about licensing and access.
Supporters at the hearing told commissioners that current licensing requirements and travel to distant inspection sites prevent many residents from selling or sharing home-produced foods locally. A public commenter said the ordinance…
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