Establishes a program for local and community garden agriculture in Massachusetts.
The bill creates a program within the Department of Agricultural Resources to enable Massachusetts residents to establish community gardens and increase access to locally-grown food. It establishes the Community Agriculture Program and the Garden Agriculture Program, which includes grants for community gardens. The bill outlines the process for applying for grants, the use of grant funds, and the prohibition of chemical pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
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