Urban Agriculture Amendment Act of 2025

This bill expands Washington D.C.'s urban agriculture programs by redefining "crops" to include non-food horticultural products like flowers and decorative plants, alongside traditional produce. It requires all crops grown under these programs to use methods like raised beds or hydroponics (with minimal soil contact), replacing the previous option to grow directly in site soil. The bill clarifies that "urban farms" must be managed by formal entities (e.g., organizations, nonprofits) rather than individuals, and updates definitions across tax credit and land lease programs to align with these changes. These adjustments aim to broaden participation in urban farming while addressing soil contamination concerns.