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Small farmers face zoning hurdles in Johnson Linn counties
Iowa experts say rural zoning favors conventional farms and blocks value-added ventures. Johnson and Linn counties consider redefining farms to include under 40 acres and allow on-site processing, while officials seek a level playing field to support local food systems despite safety and permit concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzel
Johnson County
Salt Fork
Michelle Kenyon
Johnson County Food Policy Council
Amanda Pieper
Linn County Food Systems Council
Pieper
Johnson and Linn
Iowa
Sally Worley
Practical Farmers of
Linn and
Johnson
R.J. Moore
Johnson County Planning and Zoning
The
Food Council
Moore
Jason Grimm
Iowa Valley Resource Conservation and Development
Linn and Johnson
Grimm
Paul Lasley
Iowa State University
Iowa Farm
Rural Life
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Des Moines
Lasley