What does Preamble of Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994. The stated purpose is to improve the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 30, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2026.

What does OFFICE OF URBAN AGRICULTURE AND INNOVATIVE PRODUCTION. of Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 222 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to modify the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The definition of 'emerging agricultural production' is updated to include 'production' and 'controlled-environment agriculture, including hydroponic'. The Office is directed to provide technical assistance to growers regarding business incorporation, zoning, and farm tract numbers. The Office is also directed to promote conservation techniques unique to urban agriculture, including stormwater runoff mitigation. The deadline for certain reporting requirements is extended to 2030. The Director of the Office is authorized to award competitive grants and enter into cooperative agreements to support urban and innovative agricultural production. Priority for grant awards will be given to projects that improve access to local foods in areas with limited access to fresh, healthy food. Eligible entities for grants and cooperative agreements include nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribal organizations, agricultural cooperatives, and schools. The Secretary is directed to carry out a program, rather than a pilot program, to support urban agriculture projects. The Commodity Credit Corporation will provide $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, with an additional $50,000,000 authorized for appropriation for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

What does AGRICULTURE AND FOOD RESEARCH INITIATIVE. of Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 2(b)(2)(E) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grants Act. The amendment strikes 'and' at the end of clause (iv). The amendment strikes the period at the end of clause (v) and inserts '; and'. The amendment adds a new clause (vi) to include hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, and other production technologies used in controlled-environment agriculture production.

What does DATA COLLECTION. of Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 7212(b) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. The amendment modifies paragraph (1) to require each census of agriculture instead of the 2017 census. The amendment modifies paragraph (2) to allocate $18,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with funds remaining available until expended.

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Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: John Fetterman (D-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the definition of 'emerging agricultural production' to include controlled-environment agriculture techniques like hydroponics and directs the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production to provide technical assistance to growers.
The bill establishes a grant program providing $15 million annually, with an additional $50 million authorized over five years, to support urban and innovative agricultural production projects, prioritizing those improving access to fresh food in underserved areas.
The bill mandates improved data collection on urban and innovative farming practices by requiring specific data collection in each census of agriculture and allocating $18 million annually for this purpose between 2026 and 2030.

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