Opening Programs to Organic Farms Act

This bill would require the Secretary of Agriculture to write a report on barriers that certified organic farms, and farms that may want to switch to organic production, face when trying to use Department of Agriculture programs. The report would be due within 180 days of the law taking effect, sent to the agriculture committees of Congress, and posted on the Department's website. It would cover programs such as conservation, credit, disaster aid, and crop insurance, and include participation data, a review of staff training needs, planned administrative actions, and any suggested changes to law. The Secretary would also have to publish yearly updates for the first 3 years after the report.

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Sponsors

• Adam B. Schiff Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors