H.R. 1952 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Agriculture, Mar 6, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExtends agriculture education grants through 2029
This bill continues federal funding for agriculture education programs run by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. It reauthorizes three main programs: Higher Education Challenge Grants that support college agriculture programs, Agriculture in the Classroom that brings farming knowledge into schools, and a National Awards Program that recognizes excellent teaching in food and agricultural sciences. The funding would continue through the fiscal year 2029.
How it affects you
If you're a student interested in agriculture or food science, this means your college programs and educational opportunities would keep receiving federal support. Teachers who bring real-world farming lessons into classrooms would continue to have access to these resources. For others, this helps ensure the next generation of farmers and agricultural scientists get trained and educated.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 6, 2025)
Future Funding for Agricultural Research, Mentorship, and Education Reauthorization Act or the Future FARMER Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants and fellowships for food and agriculture science education. This includes programs such as the (1) Higher Education Challenge Grants Program, (2) Agriculture in the Classroom Program, and (3) National Awards Program for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1952
A BILL
Future FARMER Act
Sponsor: Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY-19) · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 4, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.”