What does OUTREACH AND ASSISTANCE FOR SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED, VETERAN, of Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 2501 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The amendment extends the period for certain programs from 2019 through 2023 to 2027 through 2031. The amendment emphasizes providing interpretation and translation services to expand access to Department programs and technical assistance. Priority is given to nongovernmental entities and eligible entities that provide interpretation and translation services. The amendment modifies subparagraphs related to plans and inclusion of services.

What does TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED of Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 2501A(c) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. It establishes a requirement for the Secretary to compile data related to program crops, disaster assistance, loans, and grazing permits for farmers and ranchers. This data compilation must occur no later than March 31, 2028, and every 5 years thereafter, for each county and State. The data must be organized by race, ethnicity, and gender, subject to privacy protections determined by the Secretary. The section modifies reporting requirements, specifying that reports should include data from both paragraph (1) and paragraph (2). Reports must contain data and be submitted separately under paragraphs (1) and (2).

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Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The stated purpose is to improve assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The bill also aims to improve assistance for veteran farmers and ranchers.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2026.

Last updated: 6/22/2026 · Introduced: 6/22/2026

Author: Tina Smith (D-MN)

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This bill extends the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program, originally authorized through 2023, through 2031, prioritizing entities that offer interpretation and translation services.
The bill mandates the Secretary to collect and report data on program participation by farmers and ranchers, categorized by race, ethnicity, and gender, starting in 2028 and every five years thereafter.
The legislation requires separate data reporting under specific paragraphs related to program crops, disaster assistance, loans, and grazing permits.

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