Farmers would get more direct help and advice from other farmers.
Farmers would get more direct help and advice from other farmers to improve their land. This bill would create a new program for the government to work with farmer groups, nonprofits, and others to offer hands-on training and mentorship. It would especially focus on helping farmers in high-poverty areas or those who have historically been overlooked.
Current law provides for technical assistance but doesn't specifically define "farmer-to-farmer networks" or authorize dedicated funding for them. This bill would define "farmer-to-farmer network" and create a new program, allowing the Secretary of Agriculture to fund these networks and other groups to provide direct, peer-led technical assistance, especially for underserved farmers.
HR 8533 · 119th Congress · April 27, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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