Act on Development and Support of Urban Agriculture. Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 2011 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Urban and peri-urban agriculture Farming Agricultural development Financial agricultural measures Policy/planning Institution Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The purpose of this Act is to develop a nature-friendly urban environment by providing for matters regarding advancement and support of urban agriculture and to contribute to harmonious development of cities and rural communities by raising urban residents' understanding of agriculture. For the purpose of the present Act the term «urban farmer» means a person engaged in urban agriculture or a person engaged in an urban agriculture-related business. In particular, in order to advance and support urban agriculture, the Minister for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries shall formulate a comprehensive plan for advancement and support of urban agriculture every five years through consultation thereon with the heads of related central administrative agencies. The text consists of 24 articles. Full text English Website elaw.klri.re.kr