Office of Small Farms Establishment Act of 2026
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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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 the Department, 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 collaborate with other agencies.
Key provisions
- Creates an Office of Small Farms within the Department of Agriculture.
- Defines ‘small farm’ based on acreage and annual gross income.
- Requires the Office of Small Farms to coordinate support for small farms across all Department agencies.
- Authorizes the Office of Small Farms to provide grants of up to $25,000 for equipment repairs, uninsured losses, and other needs.
- Designates State small farms coordinators in each state.
- Establishes a training plan for State small farms coordinators.
- Requires the Office of Small Farms to track small farm data and program participation.
- Directs the Department to establish a hotline for small farmers to report program access issues.
Who is affected
- Small farmers, ranchers, and forest operators
- The Department of Agriculture
- State and local governments
- Agricultural agencies
- Rural communities
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