What does Preamble of Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 The amendment expands the provision of farmer-led technical assistance The bill has other purposes beyond technical assistance expansion

What does SHORT TITLE. of Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025.

What does DELIVERY OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. of Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 1242 of the Food Security Act of 1985. It defines 'farmer-to-farmer network' as an affiliation of farmers sharing information and support. The Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to build capacity for farmer-to-farmer networks and provide technical assistance. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, farmer-to-farmer networks, Indian Tribes, local government units, institutions of higher education, and states. Priority for agreements is given to entities serving historically underserved farmers and those in high-poverty areas. Providers of assistance to farmer-to-farmer networks are responsible for actions like facilitating access to networks and coordinating training. Subawards may be made to eligible subawardees to support activities that build farmer-to-farmer network capacity and compensate participants. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress within four years of enactment detailing the status of funded activities.

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Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/14/2025 · Introduced: 5/14/2025

Author: Ben Luján (D-NM)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to expand farmer-led technical assistance programs.
It authorizes the Secretary to provide funding and support for farmer-to-farmer networks, prioritizing those serving underserved farmers and high-poverty areas.
The bill requires a report to Congress detailing the progress and status of funded farmer-to-farmer network activities within four years of enactment.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8533(In Committee)Official page

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