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The Columbus Dispatch : Ann Fisher commentary: City should welcome urban chickens

Feb 13th, 2009 | By Mayda | Category: Policy and Regulation, Urban Chickens

There has been alot of activity in Columbus lately regarding the urban chicken movement.
At the center of the controversy are Worthington residents Andy and Lael Rozmiarek,  who have asked Worthington City Council to change an 1973 ordinance that essentially bans the keeping of chickens in backyards in the city (within 150 feet of any residence, [...]

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Interview with Vilsack, Obama's pick for Ag Secretary

Dec 28th, 2008 | By Mayda | Category: Farmer's Markets, Food Pantries, New Farmers, Policy and Regulation, Victory Gardens

This entry by Brian Depew on Tue, 12/16/2008 on Blog for Rural America provides some insight on  how Vilsack will fare on issues important to sustainable minded small farmers.  It is encouraging. Although his enthusiasm for biotech is one of his major negatives,  he  does address some of those issues in this interview.
Vilsack Appointed Ag [...]

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