What does Preamble of Next Generation of Farmers Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. The proposed amendment aims to reduce the eligibility requirement for direct farm real estate loans. The bill is intended for 'other purposes' in addition to the loan eligibility modification.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Next Generation of Farmers Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Next Generation of Farmers Act of 2025.

What does REDUCTION OF THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR DIRECT FARM REAL of Next Generation of Farmers Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 302(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. It modifies the eligibility requirements for direct farm real estate loans. The requirement for farmer or rancher experience is changed to at least 1 year of substantially participating in farm or ranch management and business operations, or other acceptable education or experience, as determined by the Secretary. Subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4) changes the 3-year requirement to a 6-month requirement. Subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) changes the 3-year requirement to a 1-year requirement.

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Next Generation of Farmers Act of 2025

Last updated: 1/13/2026 · Introduced: 8/19/2025

Author: Zachary Nunn (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill lowers the required farming experience for direct farm real estate loans to a minimum of one year of substantial participation in farm or ranch management and business operations, or equivalent education/experience.
It reduces the experience requirement for beginning farmers seeking loans from three years to six months in certain circumstances.
It reduces the experience requirement for socially disadvantaged farmers seeking loans from three years to one year.

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