S. 1769: Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-14 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-14 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-14):
Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025
This bill expands the authority of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide technical assistance for farmer-to-farmer networks. USDA must use annual appropriations provided for Natural Resources Conservation Service conservation operations to implement this program.
A farmer-to-farmer network means any affiliation or association of farmers that share information, technical assistance, or any other type of mutually beneficial support.
Under the bill, USDA may enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to (1) provide assistance to farmer-to-farmer networks to build network capacity, connect farmers with mentors or group learning opportunities, and support goal setting; (2) increase technical assistance for farmers, ranchers, and forest owners who use different farming models, practices, and scales; (3) establish and steward the networks; and (4) establish reporting requirements for these activities.
Those eligible for the program include nonprofit entities, farmer-to-farmer networks, tribal entities, local governments, institutions of higher education, and states. USDA must prioritize agreements with entities that seek to meet the specific needs of certain farmers, ranchers, and forest owners who are historically underserved or operating in high-poverty areas.
The bill also provides for subawards to plan and conduct events, as well as to identify and develop innovative activities, in order to increase farmer access to farmer-to-farmer assistance.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jerry Moran | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-05-14 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1769 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1769?
S. 1769 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1769 are available on congress.gov.
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