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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 28 MIN

Ari Bargil, senior attorney with the Institute for Justice discusses “Right to Garden” laws.

from Food Sleuth Radio · host Melinda Hemmelgarn

Did you know that some local governments make it illegal to have vegetable gardens or greenhouses on residential properties? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Ari Bargil, senior attorney with the Institute for Justice where he leads the Zoning Justice Project, and spearheaded Florida’s and Illinois’ passage of the Right to Garden Act —a reform that makes it unlawful for local governments to ban residential vegetable gardens. Related Websites:   https://ij.org/legislation/vegetable-garden-protection-act/

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