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Catholic orchard owner speaks out after court win over liberal city that barred him from farmer's market

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A federal court sided with Steve Tennes, owner of Country Mill Farms in Michigan, after he was ousted from a local farmer's market for his religious beliefs on marriage.

Court sides with Michigan apple farmer ousted from farmer’s market for refusing to host same-sex weddings

A federal district court ruled Monday in favor of a Michigan fruit farmer who was ousted from a local farmer's market after he said he wouldn't host same-sex weddings at his farm. The decision may signal the end of what has been a six-year legal battle. ."The reason is simple: denying a person an equal share of the rights, benefits, and privileges enjoyed by other citizens because of her faith discourages religious activity," the ruling states.Country Mill Farms is a 120-acre, second-generation family farm in Charlotte, Michigan. Steve and his wife, Bridget Tennes, are both U.S. military veterans and served four years on active duty.

 

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