Commissioners back administrative permit pathway for small‑scale agricultural processing
Planning commissioners discussed allowing on‑site seed cleaning, bagging and small‑scale processing through an administrative use permit to help grain growers add value and remain viable under changing water restrictions.
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A committee member raised the need for local authority to allow small agricultural processing so grain growers can add value to their crop. "The only way that we can generate a livable income off of grain is if we can add value to it," the committee member said, asking whether seed cleaning and bagging could be allowed through an administrative use permit.
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