US HB7562

Establishes an Office of Small Farms within USDA's farm production and conservation mission area, led by a Director appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture

Defines small farms as operations under 180 acres (or alternative regional/production-based thresholds) with annual gross cash income below $350,000

Authorizes grants up to $25,000 to small farm operators for equipment repairs, uninsured losses, business planning, conservation practices, and land acquisition down payments

Requires designation of State small farms coordinators in each state to provide technical assistance and develop state-level plans for improving USDA program delivery to small operations

Authorizes $15 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2031 for office administration, plus $10 million annually for technical assistance and grants