This bill would continue federal support for food and agriculture education programs. It would allow up to $40 million a year from 2025 through 2029 for grants and fellowships.
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Future FARMER Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Latest action on H.R. 1952: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects students, colleges, universities, and agriculture education programs. Students may have more chances to receive fellowship support. Schools and research programs may be able to plan training and research work over several years. The bill also matters to employers in food and agriculture that rely on trained workers and researchers.
Why this matters: This bill matters because agriculture schools and students often need steady funding to plan ahead. The bill would keep federal support available for education in food and agricultural sciences for five years. That could help train people for farms, food companies, research labs, and government work. The bill does not say how much it would change enrollment, jobs, or farm productivity.
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