Agriculture Innovation Act: Better Data for Profit and Environmental Protection
This act aims to improve how agricultural data is collected and analyzed. This will help farmers better manage their operations, increase yields, and protect the environment. The act seeks to foster new markets, such as ecosystem service trading, while safeguarding farmers' data privacy.
Key points
Better Data for Farmers: The act streamlines data collection on how various farming practices impact crop yields, soil health, and profitability.
Environmental Support: Collected data will help measure environmental benefits, such as carbon sequestration and water filtration, resulting from farmers' actions.
Data Security: A secure data center will be established to protect the privacy of farmer data while making aggregated research results publicly available.
Tools for Farmers: Within three years, farmers will receive online tools with advice on improving their practices to boost productivity and environmental stewardship.
Voluntary Participation: Farmers are not compelled to provide their data or receive technical assistance.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4189
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2022-05-11