Urban Agriculture

Chicken done right in city limits will offer fresh eggs, an opportunity for children to raise pets, and a reduction in unwanted bugs among other benefits, proponents of an urban agriculture ordinance told Casper City Council on Tuesday.

Casper City Council began the adult discussion of the one of the great Facts of Life two weeks ago when it held a public hearing about the bees.

An ordinance that would have introduced urban agriculture into Casper will not move forward. During its Tuesday work session, Casper City Council voted down proposed municipal code amendments that would have permitted residents to legally keep honey bees and chickens on property within city limits...

Casper residents may soon be able to keep honey bees and chickens on properties within city limits. At its Tuesday work session, Casper City Council said it would further explore the ramifications of a proposed urban agriculture ordinance which would let city residents keep hens and common domestic honey bees on their properties...