4-H Exemptions

A UF/IFAS agriculture agent warned the proposed 4-H language is unclear and could end programs for kids whose animals aren't sold at market; suggested allowing up to 30 chickens on smaller lots and offered to verify participation.

The former feed store owner argued annexed families shouldn't be cut off from raising market animals year after year, saying 'we've got to remember where the city came from and try to preserve some of it.'

A UF/IFAS livestock agent praised the city's urban agriculture programs and offered to help verify animal welfare and continued 4-H enrollment on annexed properties.