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Lawmaker seeks pilot to convert lawns to food gardens; bill modeled on Lawns to Legumes
Summary
Representative Hansen presented House File 1611 to pilot a ‘Lawns to Lunch’ program, directing BWSR to provide technical assistance and small cost‑share incentives for residential food gardens; committee heard support and questions about measurement and delivery.
Representative Hansen introduced House File 1611, a pilot program modeled on Lawns to Legumes that would provide technical assistance and modest cost‑share payments to help residents convert turf to food gardens and edible landscapes. The bill would authorize the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) to manage the pilot and allow agreements with local governments, Master Gardener programs and nonprofits.
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