Protecting America’s Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act
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- Introduced
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
The Protecting America’s Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to strengthen the tree assistance program. Specifically, it clarifies that assistance is available to growers regardless of their production history and allows for flexibility in replanting trees, including using alternative varieties, densities, and locations. The bill also introduces a timeline for completing activities funded by the program and requires the Secretary to provide timely notifications regarding application status.
Key provisions
- Clarifies eligibility for tree assistance regardless of production history.
- Allows for alternative tree varieties, stand densities, and locations during replanting.
- Establishes a timeline for completing activities funded by the program.
- Requires the Secretary to notify applicants of approval or denial within 120 days.
- Modifies the Agricultural Act of 2014 to include acreage limitation adjustments.
- Adds a timing requirement for receiving assistance.
- Permits the use of assistance for replanting with alternatives to the original trees.
Who is affected
- Orchardists
- Nursery tree growers
- Agricultural industry
- USDA (specifically the Secretary)
- Farmers
Notable changes
- Expands eligibility criteria for tree assistance.
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