What does Preamble of HR 7562 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994. The proposed amendment aims to establish an Office of Small Farms. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond establishing the Office of Small Farms, though these are not detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7562 do?

This bill is formally titled the Office of Small Farms Establishment Act of 2026.

What does OFFICE OF SMALL FARMS. of HR 7562 do?

This section amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish an Office of Small Farms. The Office of Small Farms will be within the farm production and conservation mission area and headed by a Director appointed by the Secretary. The Director's duties include coordinating support for small farms, reviewing Department programs for disadvantages to small farms, and developing recommendations for new initiatives. The Director will also track small farm data, propose research agendas, and provide technical assistance. The Office will operate a hotline for anonymously reporting issues accessing Department programs. The Secretary is required to submit an annual report to Congress describing efforts to enhance participation by small farms in agricultural programs. The legislation authorizes appropriations of $15,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for the administration of the Office and $10,000,000 annually for technical assistance and grants.

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Office of Small Farms Establishment Act of 2026 — HR. 7562

Last updated: 2/12/2026 · Introduced: 2/12/2026

Author: Marilyn Strickland (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes an Office of Small Farms within the Department of Agriculture to coordinate support and review programs for small farms.
The Office will operate a hotline for reporting issues accessing Department programs and will submit an annual report to Congress on small farm participation.
The bill authorizes $15 million annually for Office administration and $10 million annually for technical assistance and grants to small farms.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3860(In Committee)Official page

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