Congress Proposes New USDA Office to Support Small-Scale Farmers

February 12 – February 12, 2026

Lawmakers have introduced the Office of Small Farms Establishment Act of 2026, which seeks to provide $25 million in annual grant funding to help small-scale growers. This initiative aims to bolster agricultural sustainability by offering $25,000 grants to farms under 180 acres.

Policies— 2 policys

Agriculture: Creating a New Office for Small Farms

H.R. 7562

Sen. Booker's Bill to Create USDA Small Farms Office With $25K Grants Under Senate Review

S. 3860

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