The HARVEST Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study how historically Black colleges and universities, specifically 1890 Institutions, can better help farmers transfer agricultural land and assets to the next generation. The study focuses particularly on "heirs property," which is land held jointly by multiple family members without a clear ownership agreement, a situation that often complicates succession planning for farmers. The Secretary must complete this study and report findings to Congress by September 30, 2026. The legislation aims to address barriers that prevent next-generation farmers and ranchers from inheriting and operating family agricultural operations by identifying ways these institutions can provide educational programs and technical assistance on land transfer issues.