S 4391

The Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026 aims to protect agricultural land from increasing corporate ownership. It proposes a ban on new corporate ownership of agricultural land, defining key terms like ‘actively engaged in farming’ and ‘authorized legal entity’ to prioritize independent family farmers. The bill seeks to address concerns about short-term profit motives of large investors and their potential impact on long-term land conservation and community welfare. It also establishes a framework for enforcement and state regulation of agricultural land ownership.