What does Preamble of Empowering Women in Agriculture Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The proposed amendment aims to expand outreach and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Specifically, the bill focuses on providing support to women who are socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Empowering Women in Agriculture Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Empowering Women in Agriculture Act.

What does FARMING OPPORTUNITIES TRAINING AND OUTREACH. of Empowering Women in Agriculture Act do?

This section amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. It expands the definition of 'socially disadvantaged' to include gender prejudice. A new definition of 'women's nonprofit organization' is added, requiring the organization to be founded by and for women, a 501(c)(3) organization, and in continuous existence for at least 10 years. Outreach and assistance programs for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers are expanded to include women's nonprofit organizations. Funding for these programs is extended from fiscal years 2019 through 2023 to fiscal years 2021 through 2031. At least 10 percent of available funds must be used to support programs for socially disadvantaged women farmers and ranchers.

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Empowering Women in Agriculture Act

Last updated: 3/24/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2026

Author: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands eligibility for socially disadvantaged farmer and rancher programs to include women facing gender prejudice.
It establishes a definition for 'women's nonprofit organization' to facilitate outreach and assistance programs.
The bill extends funding for farming opportunities training and outreach programs through 2031 and mandates that at least 10% of funds support socially disadvantaged women farmers and ranchers.

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