Franklin Township’s Farming Rule Change | Harrisburg News

Franklin Township’s new zoning proposal threatens small farms by banning livestock on properties under 20 acres—potentially wiping out backyard chickens, goats, and even personal animal use. Longtime farmers are outraged, calling it a backward step at a time when local food and self-sufficiency matter more than ever. Though an exemption exists for existing farms registering within a year, poor communication has left many in the dark. Tonight, farmers rally to voice their concerns and push the board to rethink this controversial move before it locks out the community’s food sources. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/23343704cd360af9