Congress expands agricultural education funding by $40M annually through 2029.
H.R. 1952 — Future FARMER Act · Filed by Josh Riley (D-NY) · 1 cosponsor · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill extends federal grant and fellowship funding for food and agricultural sciences education by adding $40 million per year for fiscal years 2025–2029 to an existing program under the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. The money flows to educational institutions and students in agricultural fields, expanding an existing public investment in agricultural workforce development.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is a straightforward reauthorization and expansion of existing grant and fellowship funding for agricultural sciences education. It is a routine appropriations amendment with no hidden provisions or narrow carve-outs.
What the text implies
- The bill authorizes but does not appropriate funds—actual spending depends on separate appropriations legislation, so the $40M/year is a ceiling, not a guarantee.
- The amendment references Section 1417(m) of the 1977 Act without restating its scope; the actual eligible recipients, program structure, and use restrictions live in that statute and are not visible in this bill text.
Who stands to gain
land-grant universities; agricultural research institutions; agricultural extension services