Many Ohio ag groups vocal in support for Issue 1
Many farm groups have supported Ohio Issue 1, which makes it harder to amend Ohio's constitution. Some, however, worry it would undermine democracy.
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Many farm groups have supported Ohio Issue 1, which makes it harder to amend Ohio's constitution. Some, however, worry it would undermine democracy.
In the recent past, radical special interest groups have attempted to promote anti-agricultural measures that make domestic food production more challenging, which incentivizes imports from foreign countries. Approving Issue 1 would mean Ohio would take a more deliberate approach to amending the state's constitution, thereby safeguarding agriculture in our state and ensuring the long-term viability of Ohio’s No. 1 industry.
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