Summary of Original Version

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 247 to define terms; establish the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative to promote farming to youth in urban counties with a pilot program in at least 1 University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service office by September 1, 2026; set each program term to 1 year in duration, beginning each January; establish guidelines and participant eligibility.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions; establish Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Service as a co-administrator of the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 1 -- N. Kulkarni

Summary Change implementation date of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and the Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Service's Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative pilot program from September 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027.