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.
The Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act would authorize $25 million per year through 2028 to support urban agriculture and innovative farming practices, with at least 10 percent of those funds reserved specifically for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The bill targets grants of at least $10,000 per recipient annually to eligible organizations serving these underrepresented groups in agriculture. Additionally, the legislation requires the Department of Agriculture to submit annual reports to Congress detailing its outreach efforts, technical assistance provided, and recommendations for improving equity for disadvantaged and small farmers and ranchers. The bill aims to expand farming opportunities and support for groups historically underserved by agricultural programs.
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