Expands farm operations in agricultural districts to include urban farming, enabling urban farms to access protections, incentives, and district benefits.

A 7132 - Includes Urban Farming in Agricultural Districts OverviewBill Number: A 7132 Title: Includes urban farming within farm operations for purposes of agricultural districts

Establishes the Vacant Lots to Urban Agriculture Fund to convert vacant urban parcels into farms and gardens, prioritizing environmental justice areas with municipal grants.

Massachusetts bill establishing urban farmland regulations to promote local food production and agricultural activities in cities and towns.

Massachusetts bill establishing regulatory or incentive framework for urban farming operations, referred to Revenue Committee for tax and funding considerations.

Massachusetts bill clarifies agricultural definition to potentially expand which farming operations receive legal protections, tax benefits, and regulatory exemptions.

Massachusetts bill establishing food justice initiatives targeting underserved communities, now under fiscal review in Ways and Means Committee.

Overview: Bill Number: H 132, Title: An Act relative to food justice with jobs, Status: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means,