HR 4428 United States House · 119th Congress

Strong Farms, Strong Future Act

The Strong Farms, Strong Future Act amends the Conservation Stewardship Program to prioritize climate and soil health outcomes. It requires the Secretary of Agriculture to create "climate change mitigation bundles" - groups of conservation practices designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or increase carbon sequestration - for different farm types (like cropland, pasture, and forest land) and ensures these bundles are equally available to organic and conventional farmers. The bill updates contract renewal rules to mandate producers adopt new conservation practices that improve soil health and reduce emissions over time, with payments tied to these outcomes. This directly affects farmers and ranchers enrolled in the program by changing eligibility for contract renewals and payments based on measurable environmental improvements.
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