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California County Rejects Ballot Measure to Outlaw Large Cattle, Poultry Farms

More than 85 percent of voters voted against a measure that would have banned large animal farms in the Northern California community.
California County Rejects Ballot Measure to Outlaw Large Cattle, Poultry Farms
Cows graze in a field at a dairy farm on April 26, 2024 in Petaluma, California. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ordered dairy producers to test cows that produce milk for infections from avian influenza HPAI H5N1. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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Voters in Sonoma County, California, overwhelmingly rejected an animal rights sponsored ballot measure to shut down large farming operations, according to the latest election results on Nov. 13.

Measure J was defeated by more than 85 percent of the county’s voters in the 2024 general election.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.