Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026
The Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026 creates a new funding program to support junior and community colleges in expanding their agriculture and natural resources programs. The bill authorizes $20 million annually from 2027 to 2031 for competitive grants that colleges can use to improve workforce training, education, research, and outreach. Eligible institutions may use these funds to purchase equipment, hire faculty, develop apprenticeships, and offer courses in farm business management. The legislation also allows colleges to apply for a special designation as a center of excellence to demonstrate best practices and provide regional leadership.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 10, 2026
Last action Jun 10, 2026
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Jun 10, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Jun 10, 2026
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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