Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Bill 118 hr 3902, also known as the Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act, aims to support and promote innovation in the agricultural sector. The bill focuses on providing resources and opportunities for farmers to adopt new technologies and practices that can increase efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of grant programs to fund research and development in agricultural technology. These grants will be available to farmers, researchers, and agricultural businesses looking to develop and implement new tools and techniques in farming.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for expanding access to technical assistance and training programs for farmers. This will help ensure that farmers have the knowledge and skills needed to successfully adopt and utilize innovative farming practices. Furthermore, the bill seeks to promote collaboration between farmers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to facilitate the sharing of information and best practices. By fostering these partnerships, the bill aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies and practices throughout the agricultural sector. Overall, the Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act is designed to support and encourage innovation in agriculture, ultimately leading to a more sustainable and prosperous farming industry.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3902

Introduced on
2023-06-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/7/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Bill 118 hr 3902, also known as the Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act, aims to support and promote innovation in the agricultural sector. The bill focuses on providing resources and opportunities for farmers to adopt new technologies and practices that can increase efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of grant programs to fund research and development in agricultural technology. These grants will be available to farmers, researchers, and agricultural businesses looking to develop and implement new tools and techniques in farming.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for expanding access to technical assistance and training programs for farmers. This will help ensure that farmers have the knowledge and skills needed to successfully adopt and utilize innovative farming practices. Furthermore, the bill seeks to promote collaboration between farmers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to facilitate the sharing of information and best practices. By fostering these partnerships, the bill aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies and practices throughout the agricultural sector. Overall, the Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act is designed to support and encourage innovation in agriculture, ultimately leading to a more sustainable and prosperous farming industry.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to provide for a set-aside for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers for grants to support urban agriculture and innovative production, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

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Latest Action6/7/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.