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We believe:
Townships or local units of government should not
be permitted to enact regulations affecting
agriculture that are stricter than existing state and federal regulations.
Local government should look for increased efficiencies through consolidation of services and streamlining regulations.
Secondary use of agricultural property, including buildings, that does not conflict or substantially change the nature of the farm business should be allowed.
We encourage:
Standardized residence address signs to be readily
visible at the driveway entrance to facilitate emergency response.
Standardized signage be developed for facilities
with alternate power sources for the protection of emergency personnel.
Emergency response procedures to allow cooperation between local governments.
Local government officials to fully consider the long-term fiscal implications and yearly operating costs to any public acquisition.
Local units of governments making their audited financial statements available not more than one year after the close of the fiscal year, without requiring a Freedom of Information Act request. The financial statements should be made available through print or electronically.
Local governments to take advantage of electronic mediums when possible and practical. The importance of continuing the conspicuous posting of notices in several locations and, in some areas non- electronic publishing, cannot be discounted. Continued emphasis on state revenue-sharing payments to local units of government. 
#77 FARMLAND PROTECTION
1 We support the creation and effective
2 implementation of both temporary and permanent
3 farmland protection tools to stabilize the land base, help
4 maintain the agricultural industry's competitive position,
5 and aggressively increase its economic value to
6 producers and the State. A successful approach to
7 farmland protection will require a combination of strong
8 state leadership as well as support by local
9 communities.
10 We believe an investment in farmland protection is
11 an investment in the future of agriculture and the next
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