Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)
Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. The main goal is to expand the provision of technical assistance through farmer-to-farmer networks. It aims to build capacity for these networks to connect farmers with mentors and group learning opportunities. The bill also focuses on increasing technical assistance that meets the specific needs of various farming models and scales. Furthermore, it establishes a system for cooperative agreements and subawards to support these efforts.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +6
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill expands technical assistance, mentorship, and learning opportunities through farmer-led networks.
- Scored +5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill requires assistance to be provided in the native language of non-English speaking farmers whenever practicable.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill promotes the adoption of science-based conservation practices through farmer-to-farmer networks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased learning and mentorship opportunities: The bill aims to build capacity for farmer-to-farmer networks to connect farmers with mentors or group learning opportunities to increase the adoption of science-based practices (Section 2, subsection (j)(1)(A)).
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Improved accessibility for diverse farming models: The provision seeks to increase technical assistance that meets the specific needs of, and is accessible to, farmers, ranchers, and forest owners using different farming models, practices, and scales (Section 2, subsection (j)(1)(B)).
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Support for underserved and high-poverty areas: The Secretary is directed to give priority to entities that meet the needs of historically underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest owners, as well as those operating in high-poverty areas (Section 2, subsection (j)(2)(C)).
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Language accessibility: For non-English speaking farmers, ranchers, or forest owners, the bill requires that assistance be provided in their native language to the greatest extent practicable (Section 2, subsection (j)(3)(B)).
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Compensation for participants: Subawards can be used to compensate participants in events and activities at market rates (Section 2, subsection (j)(4)(A)(ii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reporting requirements: Entities entering into cooperative agreements are required to submit annual reports to the Secretary describing conservation activities and subawards (Section 2, subsection (j)(3)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill expands technical assistance, mentorship, and learning opportunities through farmer-led networks. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires assistance to be provided in the native language of non-English speaking farmers whenever practicable. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes assistance for farmers and forest owners operating in high-poverty areas. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly lists Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations as eligible entities for cooperative agreements. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill focuses on supporting farmers, ranchers, and forest owners who are central to rural economies. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill's priority for underserved populations can benefit Black farmers. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill provides technical resources that could benefit various farming scales.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill promotes the adoption of science-based conservation practices through farmer-to-farmer networks.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prioritizes support for historically underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest owners.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides technical assistance and mentorship networks that can help farmers and ranchers improve their business models and practices.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill allows institutions of higher education to participate in cooperative agreements to provide technical assistance.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill establishes reporting requirements for entities receiving cooperative agreements and subawards.
- 6/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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