WHEREAS, agriculture has played a foundational role in the history, economy, culture, and identity of the state of Utah, contributing to food security, stewardship of land and water, and strong rural and urban communities alike;WHEREAS, Utah's agricultural heritage reflects values of self-reliance, community cooperation, conservation, and respect for the land that continues to benefit residents across the state;WHEREAS, Utah is experiencing sustained population growth and residential development, and some level of continued growth is inevitable to meet housing needs for current and future residents;WHEREAS, thoughtful planning and innovative design can allow residential growth to occur in ways that honor Utah's agricultural roots while enhancing quality of life, community connection, and environmental stewardship;WHEREAS, "agrihoods" are residential developments that intentionally integrate agriculture, including working farms, community gardens, orchards, edible landscapes, educational spaces, or other food-producing elements into the fabric of traditional residential neighborhoods;WHEREAS, agrihoods may promote access to fresh food, foster community engagement, support local agriculture, provide educational opportunities, and create distinctive, resilient neighborhoods;WHEREAS, agrihood principles can be applied at many scales and in many forms, including neighborhood farms, shared garden spaces, orchards, preservation of productive farmland, integration of agricultural uses into open space planning, and partnerships with local farmers or agricultural organizations; andWHEREAS, encouraging flexibility and creativity in land use planning can help municipalities, counties, developers, and builders adapt agricultural elements to local conditions, market realities, and community needs:NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate recognizes and affirms the importance of agriculture to the state's past, present, and future, and acknowledges the value of incorporating agricultural principles into residential development where feasible.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate encourages municipalities, counties, developers, builders, planners, and other stakeholders to consider agrihood concepts and agricultural integration when planning and approving new residential growth, consistent with local goals, private property rights, and existing law.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate encourages innovation and collaboration in residential design that blends housing, open space, and agricultural uses in ways that strengthen communities, enhance sustainability, and reflect Utah's agricultural heritage.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing in this resolution is intended to create a legal requirement, mandate, or regulatory obligation, but rather to express legislative support and encouragement for voluntary adoption of agrihood principles and agricultural integration in residential development.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be shared with the Utah League of Cities and Towns, the Utah Association of Counties, the Property Rights Coalition, and the Land Use Task Force as an expression of the Senate's awareness of, and support, for agrihood concepts.