Office of Small Farms Establishment Act of 2026
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes an Office of Small Farms within the Department of Agriculture to better support small farms, ranches, and forest operations. The office will coordinate efforts across various USDA agencies, review existing programs for potential disadvantages to small farms, and develop new initiatives like financing and technical assistance. It also designates State small farms coordinators to provide localized support and track program participation.
Key provisions
- Creates an Office of Small Farms within the Department of Agriculture.
- Defines ‘small farm’ based on acreage and annual income.
- Requires the Director to coordinate support for small farms across USDA agencies.
- Authorizes the Director to develop recommendations for new initiatives and grants.
- Designates State small farms coordinators in each state.
- Provides for training for State small farms coordinators.
- Establishes a program to provide grants of up to $25,000 to small farms for repairs, uninsured losses, and other needs.
- Creates a hotline for small farms to report program access issues.
Who is affected
- Small farms, ranches, and forest operations
- The United States Department of Agriculture
- State and local governments
- Farmers and ranchers
- Agricultural businesses
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