Future FARMER Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Future FARMER Act reauthorizes funding for programs that support food and agricultural science education through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. It extends grants and fellowships for initiatives like Agriculture in the Classroom and the Higher Education Challenge Grants Program. The bill aims to bolster research, mentorship, and teaching in the food and agriculture sector. Specifically, it increases the available funding for these programs through 2029.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education.
- Extends funding through fiscal year 2029.
- Supports programs such as the Higher Education Challenge Grants Program.
- Includes the Agriculture in the Classroom Program.
- Maintains the National Awards Program for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Who is affected
- Food and agriculture researchers
- College and university faculty in food and agricultural sciences
- Students pursuing degrees in food and agriculture
- Educational organizations involved in agriculture education
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Notable changes
- Increases funding levels for existing grant and fellowship programs.
- Extends the authorization period to cover fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
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