Next Generation of Farmers Act of 2025

This bill changes the experience rules for direct farm real estate loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. Under the bill, a farmer or rancher could qualify with at least 1 year of experience in managing and running a farm or ranch, instead of the current 3-year requirement. Applicants could also qualify through other education or experience that the Secretary of Agriculture accepts. The bill also allows the Secretary to reduce the 1-year requirement to 6 months in certain cases, instead of reducing the 3-year requirement to 1 or 2 years.

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Sponsors

• Zachary Nunn Republican sponsor
• 3 cosponsors