Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act of 2023

1/21/2024, 9:00 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
The Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3420, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting and supporting innovative farming practices in the agricultural sector. The bill seeks to provide funding and resources to farmers who are looking to implement new technologies and techniques in order to increase productivity, sustainability, and profitability.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide financial assistance to farmers who are interested in adopting innovative farming practices. This program will be administered by the Department of Agriculture and will prioritize projects that focus on sustainable agriculture, conservation, and environmental stewardship.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for research and development funding to support the development of new technologies and practices in the agricultural sector. This funding will be used to support research projects that aim to improve crop yields, reduce environmental impact, and increase the resilience of the agricultural industry. Overall, the Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act of 2023 aims to support and incentivize farmers to adopt new technologies and practices that will help them improve their operations and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural sector.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3420

Introduced on
2023-12-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/6/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
The Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3420, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting and supporting innovative farming practices in the agricultural sector. The bill seeks to provide funding and resources to farmers who are looking to implement new technologies and techniques in order to increase productivity, sustainability, and profitability.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide financial assistance to farmers who are interested in adopting innovative farming practices. This program will be administered by the Department of Agriculture and will prioritize projects that focus on sustainable agriculture, conservation, and environmental stewardship.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for research and development funding to support the development of new technologies and practices in the agricultural sector. This funding will be used to support research projects that aim to improve crop yields, reduce environmental impact, and increase the resilience of the agricultural industry. Overall, the Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act of 2023 aims to support and incentivize farmers to adopt new technologies and practices that will help them improve their operations and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural sector.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to 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

Potential Impact
Health

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Recent Activity

Latest Action12/6/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.