HI SR72

Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Agriculture directed to jointly study the economic impacts of vertical farming operations

Study must focus on food production potential, job creation opportunities, and identification of urban areas suitable for vertical farming

Departments must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2018 Regular Session convenes

Resolution emphasizes vertical farming's potential to increase crop yields in limited space using controlled-environment agriculture technology, citing successful international examples like Singapore

Certified copies to be transmitted to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture