The Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026 aims to prevent corporate entities from owning agricultural land, ensuring it remains in the hands of family.

The Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026 seeks to protect family farms by prohibiting new corporate ownership of agricultural land. It defines "authorized legal entity" as one that is not a subsidiary, has no more than 25 shareholders, and is owned by individuals actively engaged in farming. Unauthorized legal entities, including corporations and institutional investors, are barred from acquiring or holding agricultural land. Exceptions include land acquired for research purposes, by municipal corporations, and by certain nonprofit entities.

The Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026 aims to prevent corporate entities from owning agricultural land, ensuring it remains in the hands of family.

The Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026 seeks to protect family farms by prohibiting new corporate ownership of agricultural land. It defines "authorized legal entity" as one that is not a subsidiary, has no more than 25 shareholders, and is owned by individuals actively engaged in farming. Unauthorized legal entities, including corporations and institutional investors, are barred from acquiring or holding agricultural land. Exceptions include land acquired for research purposes, by municipal corporations, and by certain nonprofit entities.