Family Farm Transition Act of 2026

Key Points

• The Department of Agriculture would create a new program to help older farmers retire while keeping their land in production. It would build a database to match people looking to leave the industry with those who want to start a new farm.
• This plan aims to make it easier for new farmers to find land and equipment. The government would provide official guidance and help manage the legal and business steps needed to hand over a farm to a new owner.
• The program would last for five years but could be extended for another five years if it is successful. The Secretary of Agriculture would have to send regular reports to Congress to show how many farms were successfully transferred.
• This bill addresses the problem of an aging farming population and the high cost of land for beginners. By connecting the two groups, the government hopes to keep family farms running instead of seeing the land sold for development.

Impact Analysis

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