Veteran and Beginning Farmers Technical Assistance Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 20, 2018)
Veteran and Beginning Farmers Technical Assistance Act
This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to extend the Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas program through FY2023.
(The program provides technical information and educational resources about sustainable agriculture to farmers, information providers, agriculture-related businesses, and community food organizations across the United States. It is operated by a nonprofit organization and is primarily funded through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Agriculture.)
What just happenedMar 20, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 20, 2018
- Mar 20, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee - Mar 20, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate