Includes urban farming within farm operations for purposes of agricultural districts

Senate Bill S 7941 expands the legal definition of "farm operation" to specifically include "urban farming" for purposes of agricultural districts. This change directly affects individuals and organizations engaged in urban agriculture. The bill amends the agriculture and markets law to recognize urban farming as a component of a farm operation. It defines "urban farming" as the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants, as well as the limited keeping of fowl or bees, and aquaculture.