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Increased Support for Farmers: Crop Insurance, Diversification, and Climate Resilience

This Act increases financial and educational support for agricultural producers, helping them better manage risk and crop insurance. It raises the maximum payment limit to $200,000 over a 5-year period and significantly boosts program funding. The legislation emphasizes practices that improve soil health, develop sustainable water sources, and promote production diversification to mitigate financial losses from regional climate change impacts.
Key points
Increased Financial Cap: The maximum financial assistance limit for a producer is raised from $50,000 annually to $200,000 over any 5-year period.
Higher Program Funding: Annual funding for risk management and agricultural education programs increases from $10 million to $30 million.
Focus on Climate Resilience: Support is expanded to include specific conservation practices like soil health improvements, sustainable water development, and composting to reduce financial risk due to regional climate change impacts.
Diversification and Marketing Support: New assistance is introduced for production or marketing diversification, including organic farming, value-added processing, and food safety certification.
Improved Accessibility: Educational and technical assistance programs must now include language translation services.
Support for Insurers: Educational programs are expanded to include crop insurance providers, especially regarding insurance plans for diversified farms.
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Print number: 118_S_795
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2023-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_795.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Financial Cap: The maximum financial assistance limit for a producer is raised from $50,000 annually to $200,000 over any 5-year period.
  • Higher Program Funding: Annual funding for risk management and agricultural education programs increases from $10 million to $30 million.
  • Focus on Climate Resilience: Support is expanded to include specific conservation practices like soil health improvements, sustainable water development, and composting to reduce financial risk due to regional climate change impacts.
  • Diversification and Marketing Support: New assistance is introduced for production or marketing diversification, including organic farming, value-added processing, and food safety certification.
  • Improved Accessibility: Educational and technical assistance programs must now include language translation services.
  • Support for Insurers: Educational programs are expanded to include crop insurance providers, especially regarding insurance plans for diversified farms.
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 Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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