House Bill 2725 aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by defining "urban agriculture" within the context of agricultural practices. The bill introduces new legal language that specifies urban agriculture as any agricultural operation or practice occurring in urban or suburban areas, whether on public land or private property within municipal boundaries. This definition emphasizes the goals of encouraging economic development, promoting better conservation practices, and improving access to fresh local food and agricultural products.

Additionally, the bill expands the existing definition of "agriculture" to explicitly include urban agriculture, thereby integrating it into the broader framework of agricultural production in the state. This legislative change seeks to recognize and support the role of urban agriculture in West Virginia's agricultural landscape, reflecting a growing trend towards local food systems and sustainable practices in urban settings.

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Introduced Version: 19-19-2