Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Peer Learning for Agriculture Conservation Education Act of 2023 or the PLACE Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an initiative and grant program to support peer learning projects related to a wide range of agriculture conservation activities. Under the bill, peer learning means an educational experience for agricultural producers or foresters that includes (1) farmer-, rancher-, or forester- led information sharing, education, or training activities; or (2) the provision of farmer-, rancher-, or forester- led technical assistance. As part of the initiative, USDA must provide at least five grants each fiscal year to support peer learning projects.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Agriculture and Food
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural educationEmployment and training programsForests, forestry, treesState and local government operations
PLACE Act of 2023
USA118th CongressHR-5500| House
| Updated: 9/26/2023
Peer Learning for Agriculture Conservation Education Act of 2023 or the PLACE Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an initiative and grant program to support peer learning projects related to a wide range of agriculture conservation activities. Under the bill, peer learning means an educational experience for agricultural producers or foresters that includes (1) farmer-, rancher-, or forester- led information sharing, education, or training activities; or (2) the provision of farmer-, rancher-, or forester- led technical assistance. As part of the initiative, USDA must provide at least five grants each fiscal year to support peer learning projects.
Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee
Agriculture and Food
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural educationEmployment and training programsForests, forestry, treesState and local government operations