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The article discusses the conflict between farm stands and conservation groups due to Oregon’s strict land-use policies. The state’s laws, designed to protect farmlands and coastlines and encourage developers to build up, not out, have caused battles as housing becomes more expensive and farmland less available. The latest dispute involves farm stands, like U-pick, corn mazes, and concerts, versus the state’s major conservation groups.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Dissecting Oregon’s Farm Stand Rules Dispute
Oregon’s stringent land-use laws, which have preserved farmland and coastlines while encouraging developers to prioritize compact city growth, are currently in the spotlight. The latest dispute involves farm stands — venues for U-pick activities, corn mazes, and concerts — and some of Oregon’s primary conservation groups. This contentious issue is the focus of the recent episode of ‘OPB Politics Now’.
Tags: Politics Now, Politics, Agriculture, Farmers, Podcast
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