Study of community or urban microfarming., the official text

Second Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2026)

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  SENATE ENROLLED ACT No. 164

   AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning agriculture and
animals.

   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

   SECTION 1. IC 15-11-2-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2026]: Sec. 10. (a) The department shall conduct a study to
evaluate the feasibility of establishing community or urban
microfarm zones statewide.

   (b) The study conducted under subsection (a) must include the
following:

      (1) A summary of existing studies and literature regarding the
      feasibility of establishing community or urban microfarm
      zones statewide.
      (2) Identification of zoning templates and best practices for
      community or urban microfarm management.
      (3) Opportunities for partnerships with the Purdue University
      cooperative extension service, local health departments,
      health care providers, and educational institutions.
   (c) Not later than December 1, 2027, the department shall
submit a report to the general assembly, in an electronic format
under IC 5-14-6, with the following information:
      (1) The findings regarding subsection (b)(1) through (b)(3).
      (2) A specific finding as to:

         (A) whether and how community or urban microfarm

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         zones could work in Indiana; and
         (B) what options are available for future pilot programs or
         technical assistance.
      (3) A recommendation for:
         (A) standards to ensure safety and compatibility; and
         (B) future legislation to implement community or urban
         microfarm zones.

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President of the Senate

President Pro Tempore

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Governor of the State of Indiana

Date:                             Time:

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