Voters would decide whether farming and forestry get constitutional protection

The proposed amendment would recognize a constitutional right to engage in farming and forestry. It covers growing crops, raising livestock and poultry, making farm products such as dairy and honey, harvesting timber, and other practices that produce farm and forestry goods. The right would remain subject to laws passed by the General Assembly and rules made under authority it grants. Voters would decide at the statewide election on November 3, 2026. If a majority votes for the amendment, it would take effect upon certification of the results.