Law No. 4.772 establishing baselines for policies supporting urban and periurban agriculture within the Federal District. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Distrito Federal Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen. Keyword Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Capacity building Policy/planning Sustainable development Agroecology Urban and peri-urban agriculture Urban land Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 6 articles, establishes baselines for policies supporting urban and peri-urban agriculture within the Federal District. These policies aim at: promoting the production of products for consumption, donation or trade; income generating activities; promoting preservation and rehabilitation of environment; promoting the use of agro-ecological technologies; stimulating re-exploitation and recycling of residues; promoting environmental education; guaranteeing food security; stimulating food healthy habits; etc. Full text Portuguese Website www.tc.df.gov.br