Farmland Information Center 2021 State Policy Update
In 2021, the Farmland Information Center tracked 113 bills across 24 states that seek to protect agricultural land and improve agricultural viability, address racial and social inequities in agriculture, improve soil health as a climate change mitigation strategy, and consider whether and how to site solar development on farmland. Twenty-seven of these bills were passed or enrolled as of July 28, 2021; two were resolutions expressing the opinion of the legislative body.
The following list highlights major themes in the legislative sessions. Most bills addressed more than one topic and may be counted ...