Farmers push for more Jersey Fresh funding, call out regulatory friction and barriers to agritourism Multiple producers told the committee that better funding for Jersey Fresh, more state cost‑share support and improved coordination with DEP and Health are needed; field trip bus costs and the raw‑milk regulatory debate were also raised.

Farmers in New Jersey are calling for stronger support and less red tape to boost local agriculture and agritourism as they face rising costs and regulatory challenges.

Read the full story

#NJ #NewJerseyAgriculture #CitizenPortal #AgritourismSupport #LocalFoodSystems #RegulatoryReform

Trinity County planning commission studies sweeping zoning reorganization; residents press for clearer rules and more flexibility for small farms The Trinity County Planning Commission held a lengthy study session on proposed zoning code updates (parts 2, 4 and 7), with staff and consultants outlining reorganized zoning tables, specific‑use standards and definitions. Public speakers urged easier paths for agritourism, small‑scale farm processing, and clearer animal‑husbandry rules.

Trinity County residents are pushing for clearer zoning rules and more flexibility for small farms in a heated planning session that could reshape local agriculture and tourism!

Click to read more!

#TrinityCounty #CA #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal #AgritourismSupport #TrinityCountyAgriculture

Planning commission approves broad ZLDR amendments, clears agritourism and ADU clarifications; site‑lighting rules deferred for more study The commission approved a package of changes to the Charleston County Zoning and Land Development Regulations (ZLDR) that include administrative setback relief, clarified accessory dwelling unit rules, short-term rental application requirements, agritourism standards and limits on use of nonstandard county roads; the commission deferred the rope/­s

The Charleston County Planning Commission just approved crucial zoning amendments that could reshape agritourism and accessory dwelling units while deferring discussions on lighting regulations for further study.

Learn more here!

#CharlestonCounty #SC #AgritourismSupport #CitizenPortal

Loudoun County agritourism businesses seek regulatory flexibility for private events and growth Local farm owners advocate for easing restrictions to sustain businesses and support families.

Local farmers and bed-and-breakfast operators in Loudoun County are fighting for regulatory changes that could redefine agritourism and save their struggling businesses.

Click to read more!

#LoudounCounty #VA #BusinessRegulations #CommunityEngagement #AgritourismSupport #CitizenPortal