Bill 119 hr 2117, also known as the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2021, aims to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act in order to provide increased support for beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as veteran farmers and ranchers. The bill seeks to address the challenges faced by these groups in accessing crop insurance, which is crucial for protecting their livelihoods.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions to improve outreach and education efforts to ensure that beginning and veteran farmers and ranchers are aware of the crop insurance options available to them. It also aims to provide technical assistance to help these groups navigate the complex crop insurance system.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to reduce the financial barriers to obtaining crop insurance for beginning and veteran farmers and ranchers. This includes providing premium discounts and other incentives to make crop insurance more affordable for these groups.
Overall, the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2021 seeks to level the playing field for beginning and veteran farmers and ranchers by ensuring they have access to the crop insurance support they need to succeed in the agricultural industry.