Farm Transitions Act of 2025

HR 6385, the Farm Transitions Act of 2025, amends an existing commission study under the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act. It requires the Secretary to establish the commission within 60 days of the bill’s enactment and expands its study to include heirs’ property, barriers for women and historically underserved farmers in land transfers, leasing trends (including by foreign entities), and how tax policies affect farm transitions. The bill updates deadlines, requiring the commission to submit reports within two years and extending the study period for certain analyses. This directly affects farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners involved in succession, inheritance, or purchase processes, particularly those facing equity or ownership challenges.