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Posted: Monday, June 18th, 2012 9:09 AM HST

Gov. Abercrombie has enacted 2 bills aimed to help farmers

By Ken Hupp - 67AM KPUA News

Governor Neil Abercrombie has enacted two bills aimed at helping provide revenue opportunities for local farmers. One bill allows farmers to sell their products on agricultural districts and goes into effect immediately. The other bill takes effect on July 1 and exempts certain nonresidential agricultural buildings that are on commercial farms from county building permit requirements. Abercrombie says the bills he signed Friday empower farmers and help promote diversified agriculture