Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to report on barriers to participation in USDA programs for organic farms.
The bill, known as the "Opening Programs to Organic Farms Act," mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress on barriers faced by certified organic farms and those interested in transitioning to organic production. The report must include data on participation rates, specific barriers, and recommendations for statutory changes. It also requires annual updates for three years detailing progress, administrative actions, and remaining barriers.
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