Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-06-23T18:40:38Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4730 Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/23/2026, 6:40 PM

Summary of Bill S 4730

The Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 10, 2026, aims to enhance agricultural education and innovation at community colleges. The bill likely includes provisions to support programs that promote agricultural advancements, provide funding for research initiatives, and encourage partnerships between community colleges and agricultural industries. Further details on specific directives or actions proposed in the bill can be found by accessing the official PDF version at the provided link.

Congressional Summary of S 4730

Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026

This bill allows the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make competitive grants to assist eligible entities (i.e., a junior or community college, or a consortium or alliance of two-year public colleges, supporting agriculture advancement) in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct workforce training, education, research, and outreach activities related to agriculture and similar disciplines

In awarding grants, USDA must give priority to entities coordinating with a local agriculture industry operator to provide experiential training and other opportunities for students.

Grant funds may be used to expand and maintain the capacity of the eligible entity, including through the purchase or other acquisition of equipment and other infrastructure, the professional growth and development of faculty, and the development of apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities.

An eligible entity may submit to USDA an application for designation and funding as a Center of Excellence for Agriculture Advancement. Funding received as a result of such a designation must be used to demonstrate agriculture best practices and to provide leadership in capacity building at a regional or national level.

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Current Status of Bill S 4730

Bill S 4730 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2026. Bill S 4730 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 10, 2026. Bill S 4730's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 10, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4730

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4730

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4730

A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to authorize capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs.

Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026

Comments

Orion Robinson

935

21 days ago

I heard about this new bill for community colleges and agriculture, and I think it could be good for our state. I'm not exactly sure what it all means, but I hope it helps our farmers and students.

Elle Howard

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18 days ago

I can't believe this bill is going to make it harder for students to afford college. This is just another way for the government to control our education system. It's not fair to those who are already struggling to make ends meet. Who benefits from this bill? Certainly not the hardworking students trying to better themselves.