The Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026 aims to restrict corporate ownership of agricultural land to protect family farms.
The Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026 seeks to prevent corporations from acquiring agricultural land, ensuring it remains in the hands of family farmers. The bill defines "agricultural land" as cropland, grassland, rangeland, pasture, forestland, or other land used for agricultural or forest-related products or livestock. It prohibits unauthorized legal entities, such as corporations and pension funds, from owning agricultural land unless it is for research or experimental purposes. Authorized entities include farmer or rancher cooperatives and certain nonprofits.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.