Eight Wisconsin counties approved ag zoning under Farmland Preservation
The State Farmland Preservation Board moved to exclusive agricultural zoning in Dane, Winnebago, Green Lake, and Barron counties, with Racine deferred. The measure enables tax credits for farmers committing land to agricultural use. 1,038 farms totaling 168,087 acres are certified across eight counties, Barron reporting 38 farms on 7,385 acres.
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Augusta
Wisconsin
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Winnebago
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Right to farm law debate at Wisconsin Agriculture Board
Farmers and city residents clash over rural living duties at a joint Agriculture Board and American Dairy Association meeting. Speakers urge a right to farm law and stronger farmland preservation, while officials seek expanded promotion funds to boost Wisconsin agricultural products and markets. The board backed Rohde's plea to Carter to oppose higher beef import quotas.
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