Establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot Program
What changed between versions
Added nine new cosponsors to the bill.
Expanded the definition of 'land devoted exclusively to agricultural use' to include biodiesel, biomass, and methane gas production facilities under specific conditions.
Added provisions allowing land lying idle or fallow for up to three years to retain its agricultural tax status.
Clarified that the presence of agritourism does not disqualify land from agricultural tax valuation.
Added a new definition for 'mobile computing unit' to exempt it from standard building codes.
Added a new definition for 'temporary greenhouse' to clarify that structures with no foundation or ground preparation are exempt from building codes.
Added definitions for new terms including 'biodiesel', 'biologically derived methane gas', 'biomass energy', 'dredged material', and 'eligible conservation land'.
Established a new Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot Program with an appropriation of $500,000 for fiscal year 2027.
Created a new pilot program to provide farming support to youth aged 6-18 in urban areas, operating in 2-4 counties.
