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Senate committee advances study of statewide urban microfarm zones; bill passes as amended
Summary
The Senate agriculture committee voted to advance Senate Bill 164, which directs the Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of establishing statewide community or urban microfarm zones and report findings by 12/01/2027. Supporters cited food-access, youth programming and existing extension partnerships; the department said it is neutral on the amendment.
Senator Spencer, sponsor of Senate Bill 164, told the Senate agriculture committee that the bill would require the Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of establishing community or urban microfarm zones statewide and report its findings to the General Assembly. “It's truly a simple bill that would require our department of agriculture to conduct a study regarding the feasibility and, establishing of a community urban or micro farming zone, statewide,” he said.
Chairwoman Lising presented Department of Agriculture amendment #2, which narrowed some earlier requirements and specified that the study must summarize existing literature, identify zoning templates and best practices for microfarm management, and…
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