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2 Ore. farm bills move ahead, 1 for beekeepers

The Columbian
Published: May 4, 2011, 12:00am

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two bills supporting small farms have moved ahead in the Oregon Legislature, one to help beekeepers maintain honey quality and the other to allow farmers to process fewer than 1,000 poultry a year without going to an inspected facility.

The Oregonian reports that both bills were headed to the Senate floor for a final legislative vote after they were earlier passed by the House.

The agriculture group Friends of Family Farmers says the bills would be a boon for hundreds of small farmers across the state.

Supporters of the bill on honey from bees say it will establish quality and identity standards, along with rules on labeling.

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Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com

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