This past session I authored HB 1283 which creates Urban Agriculture Zones in #Indiana. I, and others, are working on getting more young people involved farming. Here is an example of what young people in agriculture can do. (via @CNN) https://t.co/MFHwN2lfcF
Earl Harris
@Earl_Harris_Jr · IN · H
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Harris plan to encourage agriculture in Indiana cities wins General Assembly approval https://t.co/SvkzBp94fz via @nwi
House Bill 1283, which I authored, passed in the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee by a 11-0 vote. The legislation will bring #Agriculture opportunities to non-rural parts of #Indiana like my district in #NWIndiana.
"Urban agriculture is also becoming more accessible. In the spring of 2021, a bill allowing Indiana municipalities to establish urban farm zones that are exempt from property taxes was signed into law. House Bill 1283, authored by Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D-East Chicago,
Thanks to @LifeAtPurdue for putting together a tour of Urban Farming taking place in #Gary Indiana. Lots of great working happening. https://t.co/9Lpov0hhZh #NWIndiana #Urban #Agriculture #Farming
Last week HB 1283 was heard in Senate Committee on Agriculture. It passed 9-0. It was reassigned to Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal. Will be heard in Committee Tuesday, March 30th. @ Indiana State House https://t.co/sdMQZ3iAfF
Last week HB 1283 was heard in Senate Committee on Agriculture. It passed 9-0. It was reassigned to Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal. Will be heard in Committee Tuesday, March 30th. https://t.co/2UGDxWNQeC https://t.co/TCBhyjVq0x
Thanks to @LifeAtPurdue, @INFarmBureau, and @SouthShoreCVA for showing up and testifying in support. #farming https://t.co/2UGDxWNQeC
Conference planned to boost Black farmers and return to agriculture roots: <U+2018>It<U+2019>s important for us to continue that legacy<U+2019> https://t.co/2IktsZKE2z
Attended the @infarmbureau 2022 Legislative Forum this week. Thanks again to Indiana Farm Bureau for your support of my #Urban #Agriculture legislation from last year. 1 of 2 pieces of legislation I authored in 2021 which became Law. https://t.co/p5SEvmUA4x