Residents warn permitting requirement could burden small-scale livestock owners
Public commenters at the Feb. 26 hearing said a proposed permit for livestock ownership could impose disproportionate burdens on backyard and hobby farmers in Pepperell and asked for exemptions or clearer thresholds.
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At the Agricultural Commission's Feb. 26 hearing, several residents said the proposed requirement for permits for livestock ownership could be burdensome for small-scale or backyard keepers and might discourage hobby farming. The commission framed the question of whether the regulation is "reasonable" under state law and invited specific feedback on permitting thresholds.
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