Easier Access to Technical Assistance for Farmers
New regulations aim to simplify farmers' access to specialized environmental protection and sustainable development planning assistance. This will enable farmers to more easily obtain support in efficiently managing their farms, potentially leading to better resource utilization and savings. The act introduces new certification options for advisors, increasing their availability.
Key points
Increased availability of specialists: Farmers will have easier access to advisors helping with environmental planning and land management.
New certification rules: Private companies and state agencies will be able to certify advisors, speeding up the process and increasing the number of available experts.
Streamlined process for experienced advisors: Specialists with recognized certifications (e.g., crop advisors, professional engineers) will be able to get certified faster.
Transparency and oversight: The government will publish information on technical assistance expenditures and the number of certified advisors, ensuring program transparency.
Fair compensation: The act sets rules for establishing fair and reasonable rates for advisory services, ensuring appropriate compensation for specialists.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1150
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Process start date: 2025-03-26