Establishes a Protective Cropping Board in the Department of Agriculture to research and promote protective cropping practices.

The bill establishes the Protective Cropping Board within the Department of Agriculture to research and promote protective cropping practices. Protective cropping involves modifying growing conditions for crops, including vertical farming and using artificial structures to protect crops from pests, disease, or adverse weather. The board's duties include investigating protective cropping methods, developing policies for its promotion, and conducting related activities as necessary. The board consists of five members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

Establishes a Protective Cropping Board in the Department of Agriculture to research and promote protective cropping practices.

The bill establishes the Protective Cropping Board within the Department of Agriculture to research and promote protective cropping practices. Protective cropping involves modifying growing conditions for crops, including vertical farming and using artificial structures to protect crops from pests, disease, or adverse weather. The board's duties include investigating protective cropping methods, developing policies for its promotion, and conducting related activities as necessary. The board consists of five members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.