The FARM AI Act of 2026 directs the Department of Agriculture to expand access to artificial intelligence technologies for farmers and rural communities. The legislation adds AI as a priority research area across multiple USDA programs, including competitive agricultural research grants, agricultural research and development initiatives, and cooperative extension services. The bill establishes a new Artificial Intelligence Agriculture Advisor position within the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to coordinate AI adoption efforts across states and work with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop sector-wide AI standards. The legislation also creates new workforce development and technical training programs to help farmers, ranchers, and rural communities learn to implement computing systems, precision agriculture tools, and maintain AI equipment. The bill affects small, medium, and family farms primarily, aiming to improve productivity, reduce resource use, and help American farmers compete internationally, though it does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines.
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