Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026
Community College Agriculture Grants
This bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong bipartisan support from senators in farming states, which usually helps ag bills move forward. However, it still needs to pass through committees and find room in the budget.
Key Points
- This bill creates a new grant program to help community colleges grow their agriculture and natural resources departments. It would provide $20 million every year from 2027 through 2031 to help schools train students for jobs in the farming industry.
- Schools can use the money to buy new equipment, train teachers, and set up apprenticeships. The program also covers classes for the business side of farming, like accounting, finance, and legal studies, to prepare students for modern agricultural careers.
- The government will give priority to colleges that partner with local farming businesses. This ensures students get hands-on experience and real-world training that matches the needs of their local communities.
- Colleges can also apply to become Centers of Agriculture Advancement. These centers would serve as leaders in their regions, showing other schools the best ways to teach agriculture and help build a stronger workforce.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026
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