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Cheryl Hancock on Agriculture
Cheryl Hancock supports restrictions on large-scale "factory farms" in Wisconsin
Believes agricultural practices must protect the environment, as well as protecting family farms in rural communities.
Believes it is important to protect farmers, and that nuisance lawsuits over rural smells and noises should not move forward.
Cheryl Hancock supports additional state grants to encourage organic farming methods
Supports grants for organic farming programs, as long as they go to locally-owned family farms.
Cheryl Hancock is neutral on preserving farms by restricting the development of agricultural land for homes and businesses
Believes decisions about development are best left up to local officials, with input from local residents.