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House Agriculture Committee advances study of urban microfarm zones after broad stakeholder support
Summary
The House Agriculture Committee voted 9–0 to advance SB 164, which directs the Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of establishing community and urban microfarm zones statewide; testimony from food banks, urban farmers and agricultural groups highlighted food‑security benefits and local training programs.
The House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday voted 9–0 to advance SB 164, a bill directing the Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of establishing community and urban microfarm zones across the state.
Senator Spencer, who sponsored the bill, told the committee the proposal would require the department "to conduct a study regarding the feasibility of establishing community or urban microfarm zones statewide and then report on these findings to the General Assembly," and said the study should be completed without new funding.
Supporters who testified said the study could highlight ways…
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