Interesting story in The Garden Island on Tuesday about bills that would allow counties to legalize vacation rentals on ag land.
It’s an issue that has sparked tension between local farmers and wealthy landowners who have made lush plots of ag land their home, but have dubious farming operations. Vacation rentals can provide a healthy source of revenue in the absence of tomatoes and papayas.
Read it here.
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