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Oregon has some of the strictest land-use policies in the nation. And those laws have made Oregon what is today. They’ve protected farmlands and preserved coastlines. They’ve pushed developers to build up — not out — in an effort to avoid sprawl. And they have prompted endless battles as housing becomes more expensive and farm land becomes less available. The latest land use battle pits farm stands — think U-pick, corn mazes, and concerts — up against some of the state’s biggest conservation groups. We’ll discuss all that and more on the latest episode of OPB Politics Now.