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Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8533| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
Gabe Vasquez

Gabe Vasquez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to significantly expand the provision of farmer-led technical assistance. It introduces a new definition for a "farmer-to-farmer network" as an affiliation of farmers sharing information, technical assistance, or other mutually beneficial support. The legislation authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements with various eligible entities to build capacity for these networks, connect farmers with mentors, and support goal setting for increased adoption of conservation practices. The primary purposes of this expansion include increasing the provision of technical assistance tailored to the specific needs of farmers, ranchers, and forest owners, and establishing and stewarding these farmer-to-farmer networks. Eligible entities for these agreements include nonprofit organizations, farmer-to-farmer networks themselves, Indian Tribes, local governments, institutions of higher education, and States. The Secretary is directed to prioritize entities that seek to serve historically underserved farmers , ranchers, and forest owners, as well as those operating in high-poverty areas. Entities receiving cooperative agreements must undertake at least two specific actions, such as facilitating farmer access to networks, coordinating training for network leaders, or administering subawards. These subawards can be used to plan events and activities that support network capacity building and compensate participants at market rates. The bill also mandates annual reporting by eligible entities on conservation activities and subawards, and requires the Secretary to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within four years on the program's status, funding, and outcomes, including conservation practice adoption.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8488
Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2024
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1769
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8488
    Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2024


  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1769
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-1769: Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025

Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8533| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to significantly expand the provision of farmer-led technical assistance. It introduces a new definition for a "farmer-to-farmer network" as an affiliation of farmers sharing information, technical assistance, or other mutually beneficial support. The legislation authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements with various eligible entities to build capacity for these networks, connect farmers with mentors, and support goal setting for increased adoption of conservation practices. The primary purposes of this expansion include increasing the provision of technical assistance tailored to the specific needs of farmers, ranchers, and forest owners, and establishing and stewarding these farmer-to-farmer networks. Eligible entities for these agreements include nonprofit organizations, farmer-to-farmer networks themselves, Indian Tribes, local governments, institutions of higher education, and States. The Secretary is directed to prioritize entities that seek to serve historically underserved farmers , ranchers, and forest owners, as well as those operating in high-poverty areas. Entities receiving cooperative agreements must undertake at least two specific actions, such as facilitating farmer access to networks, coordinating training for network leaders, or administering subawards. These subawards can be used to plan events and activities that support network capacity building and compensate participants at market rates. The bill also mandates annual reporting by eligible entities on conservation activities and subawards, and requires the Secretary to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within four years on the program's status, funding, and outcomes, including conservation practice adoption.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8488
Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2024
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1769
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8488
    Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2024


  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1769
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Gabe Vasquez

Gabe Vasquez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-1769: Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted