Bill > HB1910

This bill establishes the Urban Agriculture Cost Share Program administered by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to promote sustainable urban agricultural practices, improve food security, and enhance green spaces in urban areas. The program will provide financial support to eligible persons (individuals, partnerships, corporations, or recognized Indian tribes) for urban agriculture projects such as community gardens, rooftop farming, greenhouse installation, rainwater harvesting, soil health enhancement, urban apiaries, pollinator gardens, livestock infrastructure, and educational programs. Eligible land includes privately owned or government-owned property within five miles of an urban area as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Applicants must submit detailed project plans to their local conservation district, including project specifics, expected expenditures, and community benefits, and enter into a contract outlining their responsibilities. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission Infrastructure Revolving Fund will provide program funding, and after each program year, the Commission will publish statistical data on projects, expenditures, and community impacts. The bill explicitly states that the state will not be financially liable for damages or injuries resulting from program activities. The program is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, and will prioritize projects in areas with limited access to healthy food and build upon existing urban agriculture initiatives.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1910&Session=2600