An Act to promote urban agriculture in environmental justice communities

This bill amends state laws to prioritize urban agriculture projects in environmental justice communities by requiring preference for projects located within one mile of such populations or within designated environmental justice municipalities. It defines environmental justice municipalities based on specific criteria including low median household income, high minority population percentages, limited English proficiency, and environmental burden levels. The legislation directly affects agricultural project developers, local municipalities, and state agencies responsible for approving and funding urban farming initiatives.