H.R.8502

HARVEST Act Heirs’ Agricultural Resources, Viability, Education, and Succession Transfer

Introduced·4/27/26

HARVEST Act directs a study on increasing educational programs for transferring agricultural land to next-gen farmers.

The HARVEST Act, introduced by Shomari Figures, Bennie Thompson, Terri Sewell, and Joyce Beatty, mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to study ways to boost educational programs and technical assistance for 1890 Institutions. These programs aim to address issues in transferring agricultural land and assets, including heirs property, to the next generation of farmers and ranchers. The study focuses on enhancing opportunities for these institutions to support the transfer process.

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Agriculture Committee
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History

Apr 27

House

Introduced in House

Apr 27

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.