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Support for Small Farms: New Office and Financial Aid

This act establishes an Office of Small Farms within the Department of Agriculture to better support small farms, ranches, and forest operations. This means easier access to government programs, grants, and technical assistance, potentially improving the financial stability and development of these operations. The office will also identify and remove barriers that hinder small entities from utilizing existing programs.
Key points
Creation of an Office of Small Farms to coordinate support for small farmers.
Easier access to grants (up to $25,000), loans, and technical assistance for small farms.
Ability to report issues with accessing Department of Agriculture programs via a dedicated hotline.
Definition of a small farm includes those under 180 acres or with annual gross income under $350,000.
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Additional Information
Office of Small Farms Establishment Act of 2023
Print number: HR 3877
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
Process start date: 2023-06-06
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Support for Small Farms: New Office and Financial Aid

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 3877.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of an Office of Small Farms to coordinate support for small farmers.
  • Easier access to grants (up to $25,000), loans, and technical assistance for small farms.
  • Ability to report issues with accessing Department of Agriculture programs via a dedicated hotline.
  • Definition of a small farm includes those under 180 acres or with annual gross income under $350,000.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 3877

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Agriculture