Diemand Egg Farm 'Buy-In'

Members of the community showed support for Diemand Farm in Wendell.

Ballot Question 3 would prohibit Massachusetts farms from confining breeding pigs, veal calves or egg-laying hens in cages that prevent the animals from lying down, standing up, fully extending their limbs or turning around.

The ballot question would prohibit Massachusetts businesses from selling eggs or raw cuts of veal or pork produced from confined animals.

Supporters say the question is about preventing cruelty to animals. Opponents say it would hurt low-income consumers by raising food prices.

Only one Massachusetts farm currently confines hens in those conditions, and none confine pigs or calves.

The law would take effect Jan. 1, 2022.

See live results of the race below: