Empowering Women in Agriculture: Expanded Outreach and Funding for Farmers
This Act expands training programs and financial assistance for farmers, specifically targeting women who are socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The changes aim to increase access to resources and opportunities for women in agriculture and extend the funding for key agricultural support programs until 2029. Citizens involved in farming, especially women, can expect new sources of support and training.
Key points
Extends funding for training and development programs for beginning farmers and ranchers through fiscal year 2029.
Introduces the definition of a 'women’s nonprofit organization' as an entity eligible to receive assistance and conduct outreach.
Requires that at least 10% of funds be used to support programs addressing the needs of socially disadvantaged women farmers and ranchers.
Expands the definition of discrimination in agricultural programs to include gender prejudice.
Status:
Expired
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