Board approves resolution waiving appeal for Humboldt 23 livestock expansion at Site 23 The Humboldt County board voted to approve Resolution 2025-12-15, waiving the county's right to appeal the Humboldt 23 non-construction expansion (Site 23), described in the meeting as an increase of about 500 head; other routine motions included an appointment to the Midas executive board and a homestead reinstatement.

Humboldt County just cleared the way for a significant livestock expansion, allowing the addition of 500 head at Site 23 without any appeals!

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Forest Declaration Assessment reveals a forest paradox The world’s forests tell two stories at once. Even as chainsaws advance, new trees are rising in their wake. More than 11 million hectares of tropical moist forest—an area roughly the size of Cuba—wer...

🌍 More than 11 million hectares of tropical moist forest regrowing.
Good, yes?
Well...
“Tropical forests wouldn’t be regrowing if they weren’t cleared in the first place.” --Erin Matson

#Fires #Drought #AgriculturalExpansion
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Oregon Farm Seeks Approval for Alcohol Sales Under Conditional Use Permit Applicant requests permission for alcohol sales, ensuring compliance with agricultural use regulations.

A local farm in Yamhill County is pushing boundaries by seeking approval to sell wine and beer, potentially transforming the landscape of agricultural business in the region!

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#YamhillCounty #OR #LocalEconomy #AgriculturalExpansion