Veteran and Beginning Farmers Assistance Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 8:18 AM

Veteran and Beginning Farmers Assistance Act of 2021

This bill extends through FY2028 and makes other changes to a technology transfer program for assisting agricultural producers in rural areas.

Among the changes, the bill (1) incorporates a specific focus on beginning, socially disadvantaged, and veteran farmers and ranchers; and (2) expands the scope of the assistance to include improving farm viability, strengthening supply chains, and increasing resilience to extreme weather through conservation practices.

Bill 117 hr 6003, also known as the Veteran and Beginning Farmers Assistance Act of 2021, aims to provide support and assistance to veterans and beginning farmers in the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of these groups in the agricultural sector and seeks to help them succeed in their farming endeavors.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a program to provide training, education, and outreach to veterans and beginning farmers. This program will help these individuals learn the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful in farming. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for financial assistance, such as grants and loans, to help veterans and beginning farmers start or expand their farming operations.

Furthermore, the bill aims to increase access to land and resources for veterans and beginning farmers. This includes provisions to help these individuals access land for farming, as well as resources such as equipment, seeds, and other necessary supplies. The bill also includes measures to support veterans and beginning farmers in marketing their products and accessing markets for their goods. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6003 seeks to support and empower veterans and beginning farmers in the United States by providing them with the necessary resources and assistance to succeed in the agricultural sector. By investing in these individuals, the bill aims to strengthen the farming industry and ensure a bright future for veterans and beginning farmers in the country.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 6003

Introduced on
2021-11-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/17/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Veteran and Beginning Farmers Assistance Act of 2021

This bill extends through FY2028 and makes other changes to a technology transfer program for assisting agricultural producers in rural areas.

Among the changes, the bill (1) incorporates a specific focus on beginning, socially disadvantaged, and veteran farmers and ranchers; and (2) expands the scope of the assistance to include improving farm viability, strengthening supply chains, and increasing resilience to extreme weather through conservation practices.

Bill 117 hr 6003, also known as the Veteran and Beginning Farmers Assistance Act of 2021, aims to provide support and assistance to veterans and beginning farmers in the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of these groups in the agricultural sector and seeks to help them succeed in their farming endeavors.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a program to provide training, education, and outreach to veterans and beginning farmers. This program will help these individuals learn the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful in farming. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for financial assistance, such as grants and loans, to help veterans and beginning farmers start or expand their farming operations.

Furthermore, the bill aims to increase access to land and resources for veterans and beginning farmers. This includes provisions to help these individuals access land for farming, as well as resources such as equipment, seeds, and other necessary supplies. The bill also includes measures to support veterans and beginning farmers in marketing their products and accessing markets for their goods. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6003 seeks to support and empower veterans and beginning farmers in the United States by providing them with the necessary resources and assistance to succeed in the agricultural sector. By investing in these individuals, the bill aims to strengthen the farming industry and ensure a bright future for veterans and beginning farmers in the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to improve and extend the appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/23/2022

Veteran and Beginning Farmers Assistance Act of 2021

This bill extends through FY2028 and makes other changes to a technology transfer program for assisting agricultural producers in rural areas.

Among the changes, ...


Latest Action12/2/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.