This bill proposes the establishment of the New Producer Economic Security Program within the Farm Service Agency's Office of Outreach and Education. The program's core purpose is to strengthen the food systems security of the United States by investing in community-led solutions that increase access to land, capital, and markets for qualified beneficiaries . These beneficiaries include new farmers, ranchers, and forest owners who have operated for less than 10 years, operate on rented land, or are economically disadvantaged. The program will provide grants, cooperative agreements, or other capital support to eligible entities , such as state and local governments, Indian Tribes, non-profit organizations, and financial institutions, to carry out covered projects. These projects are designed to facilitate land access through activities like real property acquisition, interest rate subsidies, down payment assistance, and securing clear title on heirs' property. Additionally, the program supports strengthening the economic security of qualified beneficiaries by increasing access to markets and capital, establishing revolving loan funds, and providing comprehensive technical assistance, including translation services, business planning, and legal support. Priority will be given to projects offering direct financial assistance, involving collaborative networks, protecting Tribal land rights, and promoting conservation practices.
This bill proposes the establishment of the New Producer Economic Security Program within the Farm Service Agency's Office of Outreach and Education. The program's core purpose is to strengthen the food systems security of the United States by investing in community-led solutions that increase access to land, capital, and markets for qualified beneficiaries . These beneficiaries include new farmers, ranchers, and forest owners who have operated for less than 10 years, operate on rented land, or are economically disadvantaged. The program will provide grants, cooperative agreements, or other capital support to eligible entities , such as state and local governments, Indian Tribes, non-profit organizations, and financial institutions, to carry out covered projects. These projects are designed to facilitate land access through activities like real property acquisition, interest rate subsidies, down payment assistance, and securing clear title on heirs' property. Additionally, the program supports strengthening the economic security of qualified beneficiaries by increasing access to markets and capital, establishing revolving loan funds, and providing comprehensive technical assistance, including translation services, business planning, and legal support. Priority will be given to projects offering direct financial assistance, involving collaborative networks, protecting Tribal land rights, and promoting conservation practices.