The Cannella Environmental Farming Act of 1995: Organic Transition Program.
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Overview
This bill creates the Organic Transition Program under the Cannella Environmental Farming Act of 1995. The program will provide grants and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to help them transition their land to certified organic production, prioritizing socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. It also allocates funds to support organic technical assistance provider organizations and the development of conservation management plans for organic transitions.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Organic Transition Program under the Cannella Environmental Farming Act of 1995.
- Requires the Department of Food and Agriculture to award grants to eligible organizations for organic transition assistance.
- Prioritizes socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers for grant funding.
- Allocates 25% of program funds to support organic technical assistance provider organizations.
- Authorizes funding for the preparation and implementation of conservation management plans.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Ranchers
- Organic Producers
- California Department of Food and Agriculture
- Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
Notable changes
- Expands the Cannella Environmental Farming Act of 1995 by adding a specific Organic Transition Program.
- Creates a dedicated funding stream for organic transition assistance.
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