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Jun 9, 2023 | Blog Posts

New Legislation Alert: Helping Young Farmers

Iowa’s agriculture is the backbone for America’s ability to feed and fuel the world, and Iowa’s farmers are a critical part of this process now and must be for the future. 

That’s why I am proud to champion legislation to help the next generation of farmers ready to complete the mission of feeding and fueling the world.

Watch more about the bill here:

The Increasing Land Access, Security and Opportunities Act will help young and new farmers in rural Iowa and communities across the country:  Provide critical funding focused on strengthening land, capital, and market access for underserved farmers.  Help farmers and ranchers cover costs and down payments to acquire land and make improvements on purchased land. Prioritize financial resources for collaborative partnerships and innovation for the next generation of production and farming.  Build a committee o

The Increasing Land Access, Security and Opportunities Act will help young and new farmers in rural Iowa and communities across the country:

  • Provide critical funding focused on strengthening land, capital, and market access for underserved farmers. 
  • Help farmers and ranchers cover costs and down payments to acquire land and make improvements on purchased land.
  • Prioritize financial resources for collaborative partnerships and innovation for the next generation of production and farming. 
  • Build a committee of key stakeholders to ensure the program’s success.

Bottom line: Iowa serves a vital purpose of feeding and fueling the world and I will never stop fighting for our farmers who make this possible.