What does Preamble of Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes amendments to the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 and the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The bill aims to direct the Agricultural Research Service to expand organic research.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025.

What does COORDINATING AND EXPANDING ORGANIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE. of Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to establish the Coordinating and Expanding Organic Research Initiative. The Initiative is tasked with coordinating and expanding resources dedicated to organic agricultural research within the Agricultural Research Service, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Economic Research Service, and National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Initiative's duties include coordinating research, reviewing completed and ongoing research, developing strategic plans, and conducting surveys to produce reports. The Secretary will appoint 12-18 members to the Initiative, with specific representation requirements from various Department agencies. The Initiative must conduct a survey of organic agriculture research every 3 years and submit a report to the Secretary, including recommendations for expanding research and improving organic production. The Secretary must consider the Initiative's findings and recommendations when preparing annual budget recommendations.

What does ORGANIC RESEARCH AND EXTENSION INITIATIVE. of Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 1672B of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. It extends the program's authorization through 2030. The legislation adds new objectives to the Organic Research and Extension Initiative, including facilitating the adoption of traditional ecological knowledge. It directs the development of cultural practices as alternatives to substances removed from the National Organic Program’s list. It mandates that grants utilizing indigenous traditional ecological knowledge must involve a 1994 Institution, Alaska Native-serving institution, or Native Hawaiian-serving institution as project director. The free, prior, and informed consent of relevant Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations is required when utilizing indigenous traditional ecological knowledge. Funding levels for the initiative are adjusted, with increases allocated for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, and a fixed amount thereafter. The subsection heading in (b) is revised to 'Term, Types, and Process.'

What does RESEARCHING THE TRANSITION TO ORGANIC. of Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 by adding section 1674. It authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make competitive grants to support research, education, and extension activities related to transitioning nonorganic production systems to organic. The research aims to overcome barriers to transitioning, understand the effects of organic practices on ecosystem services, and develop improved technologies for optimizing these services. Grant administration will follow procedures outlined in the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act. Grant proposals that actively partner with producers or conduct on-farm research, and involve specified institutions (1890, 1994, Hispanic-serving, Alaska Native-serving, or Native Hawaiian-serving) will receive priority. The section authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2028 and subsequent years.

What does ORGANIC PRODUCTION AND MARKET DATA INITIATIVES. of Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 7407 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. It establishes a requirement for the Secretary to conduct an economic impact analysis of organic agricultural management. The analysis must consider various factors including farming operation sizes, regional differences, production practices, and impacts on rural and urban communities. Specific impacts to be considered include the local economy, labor market, environmental quality, social dynamics, and land ownership. The Secretary must submit a plan for the analysis within one year of the Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025's enactment. A report detailing the analysis results must be submitted to the relevant agricultural committees within three years of the plan submission. Funding of $10,000,000 is allocated for fiscal years 2025 through 2030 for related activities.

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Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/9/2025 · Introduced: 4/9/2025

Author: John Fetterman (D-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Coordinating and Expanding Organic Research Initiative to streamline and expand organic agricultural research efforts across multiple Department of Agriculture agencies.
The Organic Research and Extension Initiative is extended through 2030, with increased funding and new objectives including incorporating traditional ecological knowledge and developing alternatives to prohibited substances.
The bill authorizes competitive grants to support research and education focused on transitioning nonorganic farms to organic practices, prioritizing projects that involve producers and specified institutions.

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