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As a state ballot measure topic, agriculture policy includes measures regarding farming, ranching, gardening, agricultural business practices, and agricultural land use. The topic is grouped within the environment and energy policy area.
This page provides information on:
- upcoming ballot measures and
- a comprehensive list of ballot measures by year and state.
Upcoming ballot measures
- See also: 2025 ballot measures and 2026 ballot measures
The following is a list of state ballot measures related to agriculture policy certified for this year and future elections:
List of ballot measures
Click the tabs to view state ballot measures related to agriculture policy, organized by year or state.
Year
State
2026
- Georgia Increase Acre Limit for Agriculture and Timber Conservation Use Property Tax Classification Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
2023
2022
2021
2018
2016
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Massachusetts Minimum Size Requirements for Farm Animal Containment, Question 3 (2016)
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North Dakota Corporate Dairy and Swine Farming Referendum, Referred Measure 1 (June 2016)
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Oklahoma Right to Farm Amendment, State Question 777 (2016)
2014
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Alabama Cotton Producer Assessment Refund Amendment, Amendment 1 (2014)
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Hawaii Bonds for Agricultural Enterprises, Amendment 2 (2014)
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Maine Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Health Bond Issue, Question 2 (2014)
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Missouri Right-to-Farm, Amendment 1 (August 2014)
2012
2007
2006
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Arizona Proposition 204, Confinement of Pregnant Pigs and Calves Raised for Veal Regulations Initiative (2006)
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Georgia Referendum A, Farm Equipment Tax Exemptions Measure (2006)
2005
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Maine Agriculture, Environment and Water Projects, Question 3 (2005)
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Maine Land and Conservation Easement Purchases, Question 5 (2005)
2004
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Alabama Shrimp and Seafood Promotion, Amendment 4 (2004)
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Louisiana Farmer and Fisherman Funds Amendment, Question 4 (2004)
2002
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Alabama Sheep and Goat Industry Promotion, Amendment 3 (2002)
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Maine Water, Hazardous Substances, Public Geographic Data and Fund Capitalizing, Question 2 (2002)
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South Dakota Restrictions on Corporate Farming, Amendment A (June 2002)
2001
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Maine Water Pollution, Tire Stockpiles and Solid Waste Landfills Clean Up, Question 5 (2001)
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Texas Proposition 3, Cocoa and Green Coffee Tax Exemptions in Harris County Amendment (2001)
2000
1999
1998
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Colorado Amendment 13, Uniform Regulation of Livestock Operations Initiative (1998)
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Colorado Amendment 14, Regulations on Commercial Hog Farms Initiative (1998)
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Georgia Referendum A, Tax Exemptions for Agricultural Property Measure (1998)
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Maine Science and Technology Research and Development, Question 1 (1998)
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South Dakota Prohibit Corporate Farming, Amendment E (1998)
1996
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Florida Amendment 4, Everglades Sugar Fee Initiative (1996)
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Georgia Amendment 4, Agricultural Products Fees Amendment (1996)
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Maine Job Growth in Agriculture and Small Businesses, Question 6 (1996)
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Oregon Measure 38, Prohibition of Livestock in Polluted Waters Initiative (1996)
1995
1994
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Arizona Proposition 102, Agricultural Property Tax Exemption Amendment (1994)
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Georgia Referendum B, Tax Exemptions for Blueberry Plants Measure (1994)
1993
1990
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California Proposition 135, Pesticide Regulation Initiative (1990)
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Georgia Amendment 9, Emerging Crops Loan Fund Measure (1990)
1988
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Alabama Catfish Industry Amendment (1988)
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Georgia Amendment 11, Export Finance Fund Measure (1988)
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South Dakota Ban Corporate Hog Farms, Initiative 3 (1988)
1987
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Pennsylvania Question 1, Agricultural Land Preservation Bond Measure (1987)
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Texas Proposition 1, Grain Warehouse Fund Amendment (1987)
1986
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Alabama Wheat and Feed Grain Amendment (1986)
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Utah Proposition 2, Allow Property Tax Exemption for Farm Equipment Amendment (1986)
1985
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Alabama Cattle Industry Amendment (May 1985)
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Maine Centers for Advanced Technology, Bond Issue 3 (1985)
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Washington HJR 42, Agricultural Trade Commissions Amendment (1985)
1984
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Alabama Boll Weevil Eradication Amendment (1984)
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Georgia Amendment 9, Ownership of Agricultural Property Measure (1984)
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Montana Abolish State Board of Milk Control, I-96 (1984)
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Nebraska Amendment 4, Classification of Agricultural Land Measure (1984)
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North Carolina Agricultural Bonds Agency Amendment (May 1984)
1983
1982
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Alabama Poultry Industry Promotion Amendment (1982)
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Alabama Soy Promotion Amendment (March 1982)
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Alabama Swine Promotion Amendment (March 1982)
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Maine Wholesale and Retail Milk Price Control Repeal, Milk Price Control Question (1982)
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Nebraska Initiative Measure 300, Restrict Farm Land Ownership Measure (1982)
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Texas Proposition 3, Tax Exemptions for Husbandry Implements Amendment (1982)
1981
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Maine Agricultural and Economic Development, Referendum Question No. 1 (1981)
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Texas Proposition 5, Tax Exemptions for Livestock and Poultry Amendment (1981)
1980
1978
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Georgia Amendment 12, Livestock Tax Exemptions Measure (1978)
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Hawaii Land Management and Agricultural Land, Amendment 24 (1978)
1977
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Texas Proposition 5, Marine and Agricultural Associations Amendment (1977)
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Washington Initiative 59, Non-Public Agricultural Irrigation Measure (1977)
1976
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California Proposition 14, Agricultural Labor Relations Board Initiative (1976)
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Kansas Agricultural Land Assessed on Use Amendment (1976)
1974
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Georgia Amendment 6, Tax Exemptions for Agricultural Products Measure (1974)
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North Dakota Family-Owned Corporate Farms Initiative, Measure 2 (1974)
1973
1972
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California Proposition 22, Agricultural Labor Relations Regulations Initiative (1972)
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Massachusetts Question 1, Valuation of Agricultural and Horticultural Lands Amendment (1972)
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Nebraska Valuation of Agricultural Lands, Amendment 7 (1972)
1970
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Georgia Amendment 13, Tax Exemptions for Peanuts Amendment (1970)
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Maine Land Valuation for Certain Lands at Current Value, Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 2 (1970)
1969
1968
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Arkansas Dairy Commission, Referred Act 306 (1968)
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Georgia Amendment 19, Agricultural Product Promotion Measure (1968)
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North Dakota Incorporated Farming and Ranching Referendum, Number 3 (1968)
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Utah Proposition 4, Permit the Legislature Let Land be Assessed Based on Agricultural Value Amendment (1968)
1967
1966
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Georgia Amendment 20, Regulation of Agricultural Products Amendment (1966)
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Nebraska Valuation of Agricultural Land, Amendment 5 (1966)
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Texas Proposition 1, Taxation of Agricultural Lands Amendment (1966)
1963
1962
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Alabama Sale of Cattle, Amendment 3 (1962)
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North Dakota Agricultural and Educational Funding Separation, Referendum 2 (1962)
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Washington Referendum 32, Milk Marketing Regulation Measure (1962)
1961
1960
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Georgia Amendment 8, Promotion of Agricultural Products Amendment (1960)
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Maryland Farm Land Assessment, Amendment 14 (1960)
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Nebraska Livestock Taxation, Amendment 3 (1960)
1958
1956
1954
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Oregon Measure 8, Repeal of Milk Regulation Law Initiative (1954)
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South Dakota Assessment of Agricultural Lands (1954)
1952
1942
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Michigan Proposal No. 3, Milk Marketing Board Referendum (1942)
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New Mexico Proposed Amendment 3, Contracts for Grazing and Agricultural Leases (1942)
1940
1939
1938
1936
1932
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North Dakota Corporation Farming and Agriculture Prohibition Initiative (1932)
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North Dakota Crop Mortgage Initiative (1932)
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North Dakota Outlawing Crop Mortgages Initiative (1932)
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Oklahoma State Question 170, Soil Conservation Initiative (July 1932)
1930
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California Proposition 13, Repayment for Animals to Prevent the Spread of Disease Amendment (1930)
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Montana Levy for Agricultural and Extension Service, R-34 (1930)
1928
1926
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Arizona Measure Nos. 300-301, Meat Inspection Codes Referendum (1926)
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Arkansas Cotton Mill Tax Exemption, Amendment 12 (1926)
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Montana Levy for Hail Insurance, Amendment 1(1926)
1924
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Minnesota Establish Grain Elevators, Amendment 3 (1924)
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South Dakota Amend Public Warehouses Law (1924)
1922
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Arizona Measure Nos. 114-115, Agricultural Associations Amendment (1922)
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Minnesota Rural Credit System, Amendment 1 (1922)
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Missouri Proposition 9, State Department of Agriculture Referendum (1922)
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North Dakota Farm Labor Lien Initiative (1924)
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North Dakota Grain Grading Initiative (1922)
1920
1918
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Arizona Measure Nos. 106-107, Limitations on Agricultural Land Sales Initiative (1918)
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Montana Terminal Elevator Bonds, Referendum 1 (1918)
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North Dakota Hail Insurance Initiative (1918)
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North Dakota Hail Insurance Referendum (1918)
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South Dakota State Grain Elevators, Warehouses, Flour and Meat Packing Businesses (1918)
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South Dakota State Hail Insurance (1918)
1916
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Colorado Regulation of Livestock Running, Measure 6 (1916)
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North Dakota Repeal Mill Tax for Terminal Elevators (1916)
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Oregon Measure Nos. 318-319, Rural Credits Fund for Farming-Related Purchases Initiative (1916)
1915
1914
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Michigan Bonds for Drains and Agricultural Lands Amendment (1914)
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North Dakota Terminal Grain Elevators Referendum (1914)
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South Dakota State Irrigation Control and Promotion (1914)
1912
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Arkansas Cotton Mill Tax Exemption Amendment (September 1912)
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Colorado Branding and Marking of Livestock, Measure 23 (1912)
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Minnesota State Hail Insurance, Amendment 2 (1912)
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North Dakota State Ownership of Grain Elevators Referendum (1912)
1910
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Arkansas Cotton Mill Tax Exemption Amendment (1910)
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Minnesota State Hail Insurance, Amendment 3 (1910)
1908
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Minnesota State Hail Insurance, Amendment 3 (1908)
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Oregon Measure Nos. 322-323, Farming Tax Exemption Initiative (June 1908)
1907
1906
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Minnesota Amendment 3, Right to Sell One's Produce without License Amendment (1906)
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South Dakota Assessments for Agricultural Drainage Referendum (1906)
1879
Alabama
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Alabama Boll Weevil Eradication Amendment (1984)
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Alabama Catfish Industry Amendment (1988)
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Alabama Cattle Industry Amendment (May 1985)
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Alabama Cotton Producer Assessment Refund Amendment, Amendment 1 (2014)
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Alabama Farmers Amendment (1980)
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Alabama Poultry Industry Promotion Amendment (1982)
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Alabama Sale of Cattle, Amendment 3 (1962)
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Alabama Sheep and Goat Industry Promotion, Amendment 3 (2002)
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Alabama Shrimp and Seafood Promotion, Amendment 4 (2004)
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Alabama Soy Promotion Amendment (March 1982)
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Alabama State Poultry Industry, Amendment 5 (1963)
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Alabama Swine Promotion Amendment (March 1982)
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Alabama Wheat and Feed Grain Amendment (1986)
Arizona
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Arizona Measure Nos. 106-107, Limitations on Agricultural Land Sales Initiative (1918)
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Arizona Measure Nos. 114-115, Agricultural Associations Amendment (1922)
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Arizona Measure Nos. 300-301, Meat Inspection Codes Referendum (1926)
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Arizona Measure Nos. 312-313, Reclamation of Arable Lands Initiative (1920)
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Arizona Proposition 102, Agricultural Property Tax Exemption Amendment (1994)
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Arizona Proposition 204, Confinement of Pregnant Pigs and Calves Raised for Veal Regulations Initiative (2006)
Arkansas
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Arkansas Cotton Mill Tax Exemption, Amendment 12 (1926)
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Arkansas Cotton Mill Tax Exemption Amendment (1910)
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Arkansas Cotton Mill Tax Exemption Amendment (September 1912)
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Arkansas Dairy Commission, Referred Act 306 (1968)
California
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California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018)
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California Proposition 13, Repayment for Animals to Prevent the Spread of Disease Amendment (1930)
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California Proposition 135, Pesticide Regulation Initiative (1990)
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California Proposition 14, Agricultural Labor Relations Board Initiative (1976)
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California Proposition 22, Agricultural Labor Relations Regulations Initiative (1972)
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California Proposition 5, Agricultural Rural Credits Amendment (October 1915)
Colorado
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Colorado Amendment 13, Uniform Regulation of Livestock Operations Initiative (1998)
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Colorado Amendment 14, Regulations on Commercial Hog Farms Initiative (1998)
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Colorado Branding and Marking of Livestock, Measure 23 (1912)
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Colorado Regulation of Livestock Running, Measure 6 (1916)
Florida
Georgia
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Georgia Amendment 10, Boll Weevil Eradication Reward Amendment (1958)
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Georgia Amendment 11, Export Finance Fund Measure (1988)
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Georgia Amendment 12, Livestock Tax Exemptions Measure (1978)
-
Georgia Amendment 13, Tax Exemptions for Peanuts Amendment (1970)
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Georgia Amendment 19, Agricultural Product Promotion Measure (1968)
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Georgia Amendment 20, Regulation of Agricultural Products Amendment (1966)
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Georgia Amendment 4, Agricultural Products Fees Amendment (1996)
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Georgia Amendment 6, Tax Exemptions for Agricultural Products Measure (1974)
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Georgia Amendment 8, Promotion of Agricultural Products Amendment (1960)
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Georgia Amendment 9, Emerging Crops Loan Fund Measure (1990)
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Georgia Amendment 9, Ownership of Agricultural Property Measure (1984)
- Georgia Increase Acre Limit for Agriculture and Timber Conservation Use Property Tax Classification Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
-
Georgia Referendum A, Farm Equipment Tax Exemptions Measure (2006)
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Georgia Referendum A, Tax Exemptions for Agricultural Property Measure (1998)
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Georgia Referendum A, Tax Exemptions for Farm Equipment Measure (2000)
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Georgia Referendum B, Merged Family-Owned Farms and Dairy and Eggs Tax Exemption Measure (2022)
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Georgia Referendum B, Tax Exemptions for Blueberry Plants Measure (1994)
Hawaii
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Hawaii Bonds for Agricultural Enterprises, Amendment 2 (2014)
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Hawaii Land Management and Agricultural Land, Amendment 24 (1978)
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
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Maine Agricultural and Economic Development, Referendum Question No. 1 (1981)
-
Maine Agriculture, Environment and Water Projects, Question 3 (2005)
-
Maine Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Health Bond Issue, Question 2 (2014)
-
Maine Centers for Advanced Technology, Bond Issue 3 (1985)
-
Maine Job Growth in Agriculture and Small Businesses, Question 6 (1996)
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Maine Land Valuation for Certain Lands at Current Value, Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 2 (1970)
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Maine Land and Conservation Easement Purchases, Question 5 (2005)
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Maine Public Lands and Easements, Question 7 (1999)
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Maine Question 3, Right to Produce, Harvest, and Consume Food Amendment (2021)
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Maine Science and Technology Research and Development, Question 1 (1998)
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Maine State Guaranteed Industrial Loans for Fisheries and Agriculture, Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 6 (1967)
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Maine Water, Hazardous Substances, Public Geographic Data and Fund Capitalizing, Question 2 (2002)
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Maine Water Pollution, Tire Stockpiles and Solid Waste Landfills Clean Up, Question 5 (2001)
-
Maine Wholesale and Retail Milk Price Control Repeal, Milk Price Control Question (1982)
Maryland
Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Minimum Size Requirements for Farm Animal Containment, Question 3 (2016)
-
Massachusetts Question 1, Valuation of Agricultural and Horticultural Lands Amendment (1972)
Michigan
-
Michigan Bonds for Drains and Agricultural Lands Amendment (1914)
-
Michigan Proposal No. 3, Milk Marketing Board Referendum (1942)
Minnesota
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Minnesota Amendment 3, Right to Sell One's Produce without License Amendment (1906)
-
Minnesota Establish Grain Elevators, Amendment 3 (1924)
-
Minnesota Rural Credit System, Amendment 1 (1922)
-
Minnesota State Hail Insurance, Amendment 2 (1912)
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Minnesota State Hail Insurance, Amendment 3 (1908)
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Minnesota State Hail Insurance, Amendment 3 (1910)
Missouri
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Missouri Proposition 9, State Department of Agriculture Referendum (1922)
-
Missouri Right-to-Farm, Amendment 1 (August 2014)
Montana
-
Montana Abolish State Board of Milk Control, I-96 (1984)
-
Montana Levy for Agricultural and Extension Service, R-34 (1930)
-
Montana Levy for Hail Insurance, Amendment 1(1926)
-
Montana Terminal Elevator Bonds, Referendum 1 (1918)
Nebraska
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Nebraska Amendment 4, Classification of Agricultural Land Measure (1984)
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Nebraska Grain Tax, Amendment 2 (1956)
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Nebraska Initiative Measure 300, Restrict Farm Land Ownership Measure (1982)
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Nebraska Livestock Taxation, Amendment 3 (1960)
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Nebraska Valuation of Agricultural Land, Amendment 5 (1966)
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Nebraska Valuation of Agricultural Lands, Amendment 7 (1972)
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
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North Carolina Agricultural Bonds Agency Amendment (May 1984)
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North Carolina Agricultural Research Bonds Referendum (1961)
North Dakota
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North Dakota Agricultural and Educational Funding Separation, Referendum 2 (1962)
-
North Dakota Corporate Dairy and Swine Farming Referendum, Referred Measure 1 (June 2016)
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North Dakota Corporation Farming and Agriculture Prohibition Initiative (1932)
-
North Dakota Crop Mortgage Initiative (1932)
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North Dakota Family-Owned Corporate Farms Initiative, Measure 2 (1974)
-
North Dakota Farm Labor Lien Initiative (1924)
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North Dakota Farming and Ranching Amendment, Measure 3 (2012)
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North Dakota Grain Grading Initiative (1922)
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North Dakota Hail Insurance Initiative (1918)
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North Dakota Hail Insurance Referendum (1918)
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North Dakota Incorporated Farming and Ranching Referendum, Number 3 (1968)
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North Dakota Outlawing Crop Mortgages Initiative (1932)
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North Dakota Packing Plants Referendum (1936)
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North Dakota Repeal Grain Storage Commissioner Referendum (1939)
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North Dakota Repeal Mill Tax for Terminal Elevators (1916)
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North Dakota State Ownership of Grain Elevators Referendum (1912)
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North Dakota Terminal Grain Elevators Referendum (1914)
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North Dakota Volume-Based License Fees for Creameries Referendum (1938)
Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Right to Farm Amendment, State Question 777 (2016)
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Oklahoma State Question 170, Soil Conservation Initiative (July 1932)
Oregon
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Oregon Measure 38, Prohibition of Livestock in Polluted Waters Initiative (1996)
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Oregon Measure 8, Repeal of Milk Regulation Law Initiative (1954)
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Oregon Measure Nos. 316-317, Repeal of Milk Control Law Initiative (1940)
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Oregon Measure Nos. 318-319, Rural Credits Fund for Farming-Related Purchases Initiative (1916)
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Oregon Measure Nos. 322-323, Farming Tax Exemption Initiative (June 1908)
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Oregon Measure Nos. 332-333, Creation of Milk Control Administrator Initiative (1952)
Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Question 1, Agricultural Land Preservation Bond Measure (1987)
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Pennsylvania Question 1, Agriculture Standards and Special Tax Provisions Amendment (May 1973)
South Dakota
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South Dakota Amend Public Warehouses Law (1924)
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South Dakota Assessment of Agricultural Lands (1954)
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South Dakota Assessments for Agricultural Drainage Referendum (1906)
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South Dakota Ban Corporate Hog Farms, Initiative 3 (1988)
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South Dakota Prohibit Corporate Farming, Amendment E (1998)
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South Dakota Restrictions on Corporate Farming, Amendment A (June 2002)
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South Dakota State Grain Elevators, Warehouses, Flour and Meat Packing Businesses (1918)
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South Dakota State Hail Insurance (1918)
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South Dakota State Irrigation Control and Promotion (1914)
Texas
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Texas Proposition 1, Farm Product Exemptions Amendment (September 1879)
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Texas Proposition 1, Grain Warehouse Fund Amendment (1987)
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Texas Proposition 1, Right to Farming, Ranching, Timber Production, Horticulture, and Wildlife Management Amendment (2023)
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Texas Proposition 1, Taxation of Agricultural Lands Amendment (1966)
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Texas Proposition 16, Agricultural Bonds Amendment (1993)
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Texas Proposition 3, Cocoa and Green Coffee Tax Exemptions in Harris County Amendment (2001)
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Texas Proposition 3, Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Labor Amendment (August 1907)
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Texas Proposition 3, Farm and Ranch Finance Program Amendment (1995)
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Texas Proposition 3, Food and Fiber Production Amendment (1983)
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Texas Proposition 3, Tax Exemptions for Husbandry Implements Amendment (1982)
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Texas Proposition 5, Marine and Agricultural Associations Amendment (1977)
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Texas Proposition 5, Tax Exemptions for Livestock and Poultry Amendment (1981)
Utah
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Utah Proposition 2, Allow Property Tax Exemption for Farm Equipment Amendment (1986)
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Utah Proposition 4, Permit the Legislature Let Land be Assessed Based on Agricultural Value Amendment (1968)
Virginia
Washington
See also
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