Bill · H.R. 8533· House(119-HR-8533)
Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/27/2026
- Last activity
- 4/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Gabe Vasquez
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. The main goal is to expand the provision of technical assistance through farmer-to-farmer networks. It aims to build capacity for these networks to connect farmers with mentors and group learning opportunities. The bill also focuses on increasing technical assistance that meets the specific needs of various farming models and scales. Furthermore, it establishes a system for cooperative agreements and subawards to support these efforts.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The bill expands technical assistance, mentorship, and learning opportunities through farmer-led networks.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill requires assistance to be provided in the native language of non-English speaking farmers whenever practicable.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill promotes the adoption of science-based conservation practices through farmer-to-farmer networks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased learning and mentorship opportunities: The bill aims to build capacity for farmer-to-farmer networks to connect farmers with mentors or group learning opportunities to increase the adoption of science-based practices (Section 2, subsection (j)(1)(A)).
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Improved accessibility for diverse farming models: The provision seeks to increase technical assistance that meets the specific needs of, and is accessible to, farmers, ranchers, and forest owners using different farming models, practices, and scales (Section 2, subsection (j)(1)(B)).
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Support for underserved and high-poverty areas: The Secretary is directed to give priority to entities that meet the needs of historically underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest owners, as well as those operating in high-poverty areas (Section 2, subsection (j)(2)(C)).
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Language accessibility: For non-English speaking farmers, ranchers, or forest owners, the bill requires that assistance be provided in their native language to the greatest extent practicable (Section 2, subsection (j)(3)(B)).
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Compensation for participants: Subawards can be used to compensate participants in events and activities at market rates (Section 2, subsection (j)(4)(A)(ii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reporting requirements: Entities entering into cooperative agreements are required to submit annual reports to the Secretary describing conservation activities and subawards (Section 2, subsection (j)(3)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+6Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 6/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House
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Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado