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Oklahoma measure pits farmers' rights against pollution fears

2016-04-27 13:17:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Reuters: For advocates, it is all about protecting a fundamental right of Americans to farm their land. For opponents, it is about big business, pollution and puppy mills. Oklahoma's "right to farm" measure, which would declare agriculture as a vital economic sector that must be safeguarded by the state constitution, is dividing voters ahead of a November ballot and is seen as a bellwether for similar amendments in other states. "All eyes are on Oklahoma," said Joe Maxwell, political director for the...

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