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US HB4657
Bill
Status
7/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Finstad
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AI Summary
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Reduces the farming experience requirement for beginning farmers and ranchers to qualify for USDA farm ownership loans from 3 years to 1 year
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Grants the Secretary of Agriculture authority to waive the 1-year experience requirement for qualified beginning farmers and ranchers who meet alternative criteria
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Allows waiver for applicants with at least 1 year of experience as hired farm labor with substantial management responsibilities
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Permits waiver for applicants who establish a mentoring relationship with an experienced farmer, retired farmer, or local farm organization approved by the Secretary, including through the Service Corps of Retired Executives program
Legislative Description
Next Generation Farmer Act
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
7/23/2025