H617

Supporting Small Farmers for NC's Future Act

Introduced·3/31/25

Supporting Small Farmers for NC's Future Act provides grants and tax relief to small farmers in North Carolina.

The Supporting Small Farmers for NC's Future Act aims to support the viability and sustainability of small farmers in North Carolina by providing financial assistance and tax relief. The act establishes the Small Farmers Support Grant Program within the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. It allocates $20 million in recurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support small farmers through grants for equipment, infrastructure, and food processing. The act also lowers the income threshold for sales tax exemption for qualifying farmers.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture and Environment Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 4, 2025

11:00 AM

Agriculture and Environment Hearing

Jun 4, 2025

11:00 AM

Agriculture and Environment Hearing

History

Apr 1, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 1, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Agriculture and Environment, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 31, 2025

House

Filed