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LAPAC hears support for ag diversification, youth agriculture and microbreweries on winery lands
Summary
Survey results show strong support for diversification of agricultural uses and youth agriculture/wilderness education; LAPAC members referenced state ABC rule changes that allow certain colocation (microbreweries/distilleries) on winery lands.
The LAPAC recorded consistent support across planning areas for agricultural diversification and youth agriculture programs. Facilitator Mireya Turner noted that the state ABC has changed rules to "allow for colocation of microbreweries on winery lands," prompting staff to include questions gauging support for microbreweries, distilleries and other ag‑adjacent uses in the area plan.
Members said diversifying allowed uses could help keep the local wine economy viable and that youth‑focused ag and wilderness education drew particularly strong survey support. The committee recommended incorporating policies that permit compatible ag‑business diversification while protecting rural character and supporting educational programming for young people.
