Major Investment and Coordination of Organic Agriculture Research and Funding.
This Act significantly boosts federal funding and coordination for organic agriculture research, aiming to improve efficiency, climate resilience, and the quality of organic food products. For consumers, this means potentially greater availability, better quality, and more stable pricing of organic goods, while supporting farmers transitioning to organic methods. The new provisions authorize funding to increase up to $100 million annually by 2028.
Key points
Establishes a new initiative within the USDA to coordinate and expand all federal research related to organic farming and livestock production.
Significantly increases authorized funding for organic research and creates new grants to help farmers transition to organic production.
Requires an economic analysis of the impact of organic farming on local communities, labor markets, and environmental quality, helping assess economic benefits.
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