Buxton Passes Food Sovereignty Ordinance to Ease Home Food Sales
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Updated Oct 22
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What happened
Voters in Buxton passed a food sovereignty ordinance during a special town meeting. The change allows residents to sell most food products prepared in their kitchens to neighbors without state regulations. The ordinance also permits the sale of dairy products directly to individuals, which was previously restricted.
From pressherald.com
Why it matters
The ordinance strengthens local food systems by simplifying the process for starting and running small food businesses. It removes the requirement for residents to secure a home food processor license before selling shelf-stable products prepared at home.
From pressherald.com
Who's involved
- GorhamTown in New Hampshire, United States
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Gorham
town in New Hampshire, United States
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