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The Idaho legislative session started Monday, and while there were few Ag centric issues scheduled to be discussed, that doesn’t mean the farming community won’t be watching closely.
Last week, lawmakers in Boise adjourned the first regular session of the 68th Idaho Legislature. Dex Lake with the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation said the agriculture community fared well over the past 2 ½ months.
“House Bill 104, which creates a single definition for agricultural buildings across all local jurisdictions," Lake said. "House Bill 148, that cre...