Funding Boost for Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs at Community Colleges.
This law authorizes $20 million annually for grants to community colleges offering agriculture and natural resources programs. The goal is to improve workforce training by funding new equipment, faculty development, and practical apprenticeships. Citizens benefit from better-trained professionals entering the agricultural sector and enhanced educational opportunities focused on job readiness.
Key points
Provides competitive grants to community colleges to expand and maintain agriculture education and workforce training capacity.
Funds can be used for purchasing equipment, developing faculty, and creating apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities.
Priority is given to colleges that partner with local agriculture businesses to offer students hands-on, experiential training.
Status:
Introduced
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