GO Ag Act

Key Points

• The Growing Opportunities in Agriculture Act, or GO Ag Act, would create a new grant program to help high schools start agricultural education classes. The Secretary of Education would give out these grants to schools that do not already have these programs in place.
• Each school or local group could receive up to $100,000 to cover the costs of starting a program. This money can be used to buy equipment and technology, develop lesson plans, and provide hands-on training for students.
• The programs must focus on real-world skills that local employers need. This includes classroom learning, lab work, and leadership training through student organizations to prepare teenagers for careers in farming and food production.
• Schools that receive the money must show how they will keep the program running after the federal grant ends. They also have to report on how well their students are doing and how the money was spent each year.
• Congress would set aside $5 million for this program through the year 2028. The goal is to help more students in different areas get access to training for jobs in the agricultural industry.

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