Major Investment to Expand Organic Farming Research and Climate Resilience.
This law significantly boosts funding and coordination for federal research into organic agriculture, aiming to improve the quality and availability of organic food for consumers. It establishes a new coordinating body focused on innovation, crop resilience to climate change, and developing better pest management methods. Furthermore, it introduces specific grants to help farmers transition from conventional to organic production, potentially increasing the local supply of organic products.
Key points
Creation of a new Coordinating and Expanding Organic Research Initiative to streamline and expand all federal research programs related to organic agriculture.
Substantial increase in authorized funding for organic research grants (up to $100 million annually by 2030), supporting innovations in crops and livestock.
Introduction of specialized grants for research and education designed to help farmers overcome barriers when transitioning from conventional to organic production.
Mandate for an economic analysis of organic farming's impact on local economies, labor markets, and environmental quality.
Introduced
Citizen Poll