The FARM AI Act of 2026 directs the Department of Agriculture to prioritize and expand access to artificial intelligence technologies across its programs and outreach efforts. The legislation makes AI a focus area in major USDA research and education programs, including those focused on competitive agricultural research, agricultural research and development, and cooperative extension services. The bill creates a new Artificial Intelligence Agriculture Advisor position within USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to coordinate AI adoption efforts across all states, provide technical assistance to farmers, and develop national AI standards in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The legislation also establishes new grant and fellowship programs specifically for workforce development and technical training in AI systems, precision agriculture, and computing for rural communities and agricultural workers. While the bill does not specify a total funding amount in the provided text, it directs these activities to be implemented through existing USDA research and extension programs.
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