This bill adds precision agriculture workforce development as a high-priority focus area for federal agricultural research and extension programs. Specifically, it authorizes grants to support training programs that prepare students for careers in precision agriculture through partnerships with public and private entities, and allows funding to go to colleges and universities that offer cooperative education programs in this field. The legislation amends existing agricultural research funding laws to incorporate precision agriculture workforce development alongside other agricultural priorities. While the bill does not specify new funding amounts or timelines, it directs existing grant programs under the Department of Agriculture to prioritize workforce training in precision agriculture technology and practices. The bill affects agricultural educational institutions, students entering farming and agricultural technology fields, and the broader agricultural industry seeking a skilled workforce in modern farming techniques.
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