Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act of 2023

1/21/2024, 9:00 PM

Summary of Bill S 3420

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3420

Bill S 3420 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 6, 2023. Bill S 3420 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 6, 2023.  Bill S 3420's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of December 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3420

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3420

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3420

Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act of 2023Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act of 2023A 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.
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