By KAT WEBBFebruary 15, 2021 GMT
LOGAN, Utah (AP) Despite several council members concerned that it could increase rates of alcohol abuse and set the county down a “slippery slope,” a proposed change that would allow wineries in unincorporated areas of Cache County, currently “dry,” has received overwhelming public support.
The alcohol ordinance has not been changed in more than 30 years, but several local farms approached the council in 2018 to propose changes to allow for wine and hard cider production. Brenda and Keith Meikle, who own The Vineyards at Mt. Naomi Farms near Hyde Park, were among them.
“This ordinance is about agriculture, 100%,” Keith said to the council at Tuesday’s public hearing. “That’s all this is about preserving agriculture. That’s the only reason we brought this to the county, ever, was to say we need a way to produce something more valuable on our farm because our hay and wheat is losing to Visionary Homes and all the other develo
âDryâ Cache county considers allowing wineries
By Kat Webb | The Herald Journal via AP
  | Feb. 15, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Logan ⢠Despite several council members concerned that it could increase rates of alcohol abuse and set the county down a âslippery slope,â a proposed change that would allow wineries in unincorporated areas of Cache County, currently âdry,â has received overwhelming public support.
The alcohol ordinance has not been changed in more than 30 years, but several local farms approached the council in 2018 to propose changes to allow for wine and hard cider production. Brenda and Keith Meikle, who own The Vineyards at Mt. Naomi Farms near Hyde Park, were among them.
Despite several council members concerned that it could increase rates of alcohol abuse and set the county down a “slippery slope,” a proposed change that would allow wineries in unincorporated