,i #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cfii ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,september #g1 #bjag,ms4 ,kaptur 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,conyers1 ,ms4 ,lee1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,ms4 ,moore1 ,mr4 ,jeffries1 ,ms4 ,pingree1 ,mr4 ,bishop of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,ryan of ,ohio1 ,mr4 ,evans1 and ,ms4 ,adams7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture ,a ,,bill ,to promote and enhance urban agricultural production and agricultural research in urban areas1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,urban ,agriculture ,production ,act of #bjag4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #d4 ,urban agriculture outreach program4 ,sec4 #e4 ,urban agriculture liaison4 ,sec4 #f4 ,urban agriculture research initiative4 ,sec4 #g4 ,agriculture programs4 ,sec4 #h4 ,improving agricultural reporting4 ,sec4 #i4 ,study and report4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,urban agriculture ,the term urban agriculture means the production of food and non-food plants and animal husbandry in an urban area and may include household1 school1 and community gardens1 food bank production sites1 urban farms1 hoop houses1 chicken coops and beehives1 aquaculture1 hydroponics and aquaponics facilities1 and rooftop1 vertical1 and indoor farms4 7#c7 ,urban area ,the term urban area means an area within a ,metropolitan ,statistical ,area 7as defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget74 #c4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,dramatic economic1 demographic1 and land use changes have created pockets of land suitable for urban agriculture4 7#b7 ,the ,united ,states population is increasing at a rate of #j4fi percent annually1 and by #bjej it is expected that the ,united ,states population will increase to #cih million4 7#c7 ,despite the ,united ,states being an advanced economy1 many neighborhoods and communities are categorically food and nutrient short populations4 7#d7 ,advances in agricultural practices1 technologies1 and natural resources make production agriculture possible in previously ignored locations including urban areas that were once cordoned off from agricultural production4 7#e7 ,there is a disconnect between daily urban life1 health outcomes1 and food production that urban agriculture can help address4 7#f7 ,according to the #bjab ,census of ,agriculture1 approximately #g percent of all farms in the ,united ,states had direct sales of agricultural products totaling at least #a1cjj1jjj1jjj1 with the highest of such sales coming from farms in metropolitan counties or in adjacent rural counties4 7#g7 ,it is imperative to ensure that advances in urban agriculture be available as a viable option to help meet the food production needs of the future and to address chronic food and nutrition shortages of communities4 #d4 ,urban agriculture outreach program 7a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary shall establish an urban agriculture outreach program under which the ,secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to support outreach activities for any of the following3 7#a7 ,infrastructure1 including production and distribution systems1 to support urban agriculture4 7#b7 ,land acquisition1 land conversion1 and soil and growing mechanism assistance to support urban agriculture1 including in and around brownfields1 vacant lots1 or other underutilized tracts of land4 7#c7 ,education and training to enhance urban agriculture4 7#d7 ,technical and financial assistance to farmers1 producers1 or ranchers in urban areas for-- 7,a7 the aggregation of the farmers'1 producers'1 or ranchers' products and supplies for purposes of transportation to market2 and 7,b7 managing urban agriculture farm operations in accordance with local laws and practices4 7#e7 ,other activities that support urban agriculture1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,grant requirements 7#a7 ,grant term ,the term of a grant awarded under this section shall be not less than one year4 7#b7 ,extension of grant term ,a grant awarded under this section may be extended at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to eligible entities that are awarded a grant under this section4 7c7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give a preference to an eligible entity seeking a grant for outreach activities to be carried out in a historically underserved community4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a community organization with experience in urban agriculture2 7,b7 a nonprofit or charitable organization2 7,c7 a historically underserved community2 7,d7 a local governmental entity or local park system2 7,e7 a local educational agency 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7,f7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7772 or 7,g7 any other entity as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,historically underserved farmers1 producers1 or ranchers ,the term historically underserved farmers1 producers1 or ranchers means farmers1 producers1 or ranchers who engage in urban agriculture and who are-- 7,a7 beginning farmers1 producers1 or ranchers2 7,b7 limited resource beginning farmers1 producers1 or ranchers 7as defined by the ,secretary72 or 7,c7 socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers 7as such term is defined in section #beja7;e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;e7774 7#c7 ,historically underserved community ,the term historically underserved community means a community-- 7,a7 comprised of at-risk populations 7as defined by the ,secretary71 such as historically underserved farmers1 producers1 or ranchers1 the economically disadvantaged1 racial and ethnic minorities1 the uninsured1 low-income children1 the elderly1 the homeless1 and individuals with chronic health conditions1 including severe mental illness2 7,b7 with a high rate of obesity and obesity-related disease2 or 7,c7 with few or no grocery stores or other retail food establishments4 7#d7 ,underutilized tract of land ,the term underutilized tract of land means a tract of land that is not utilized fully 7as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,governor of the ,state involved and the local governmental entity involved71 including a tract of land-- 7,a7 that is undeveloped1 or where only a percentage of the land is developed2 7,b7 in the case of public land1 land with low or decreasing public use2 or 7,c7 with unused recreation facilities4 7#e7 ,vacant lot ,the term vacant lot means a tract of land without buildings4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah and each fiscal year thereafter4 #e4 ,urban agriculture liaison 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall establish in the ,department of ,agriculture the position of ,urban ,agricultural ,liaison4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,urban ,agricultural ,liaison shall-- 7#a7 establish and administer the urban agriculture outreach program established under section #d2 7#b7 establish and administer an information clearinghouse on urban agriculture2 7#c7 consult with public and private groups1 including research institutions and urban botanical gardens1 on how to enhance urban agriculture2 7#d7 provide technical assistance to urban farmers1 producers1 and ranchers to assist such farmers1 producers1 and ranchers-- 7,a7 in identifying appropriate land1 space1 or buildings for lease or purchase2 7,b7 in preparing loan applications1 identifying appropriate funding sources1 and by connecting such farmers1 producers1 and ranchers with loan officers and other appropriate personnel2 7,c7 in connecting to the network of farmers' markets throughout the ,united ,states2 7,d7 in forming partnerships with grocers2 7,e7 in diversifying the marketing plans of the farmers'1 producers'1 or ranchers' products by encouraging the formation of community-supported agriculture groups and direct wholesale opportunities2 7,f7 in using unconventional farming practices1 such as greenhouses1 raised beds1 hydroponics1 aeroponics1 aquaculture1 vertical farming1 and hoop houses2 7,g7 in understanding and applying plant science1 soil science1 engineering1 material and energy science1 and computer control systems2 7,h7 by providing for business development 7including businesses engaged in processing food71 organizing appropriate structure1 and management activities1 including professional development activities2 7,i7 with understanding and navigating municipal laws1 regulations1 ordinances1 and policies with respect to obtaining permits1 zoning1 water access1 licences1 and registration1 and with registering the farming business of such farmers1 producers1 or ranchers and satisfying any legal requirements applicable to such registration2 and 7,j7 in establishing relationships with a wide range of field partners and in finding resources to assist such farmers1 producers1 or ranchers achieve efficient and viable food production2 7#e7 provide information to urban farmers1 producers1 and ranchers about1 and connect urban farmers1 producers1 and ranchers with1 beginning farmer training and agricultural vocational and rehabilitation programs2 7#f7 provide information to urban farmers1 producers1 and ranchers concerning the availability of1 and eligibility requirements for1 participation in agricultural programs1 with particular emphasis on beginning farmer and rancher programs2 7#g7 serve as a resource for assisting urban farmers1 producers1 and ranchers1 and potential urban farmers1 producers1 and ranchers1 in applying for participation in agricultural programs2 and 7#h7 advocate on behalf of urban farmers1 producers1 and ranchers in interactions with employees of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7c7 ,contracts and cooperative agreements ,for purposes of carrying out the duties under subsection 7b71 the ,urban ,agricultural ,liaison may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with research centers of the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 or nonprofit organizations to-- 7#a7 conduct regional research on the profitability of small farms2 7#b7 develop educational materials2 7#c7 conduct workshops1 courses1 and certified vocational training2 7#d7 conduct mentoring activities2 or 7#e7 provide internship opportunities4 #f4 ,urban agriculture research initiative 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 for scientific and community-based participatory research on-- 7#a7 promoting and enhancing urban agriculture2 7#b7 improving production efficiency and profitability of urban agriculture production2 7#c7 marketing urban agriculture innovations and technologies2 7#d7 methods to protect crops and agricultural products in urban areas from pests and disease2 7#e7 methods to enhance food safety related to urban agriculture production2 7#f7 methods to encourage advancements in material and energy science and engineering2 and 7#g7 other research areas the ,secretary determines are appropriate4 7b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give a preference to an eligible entity seeking a grant for outreach activities to be carried out in a historically underserved community 7as such term is defined in section #d7;d774 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture1 a report summarizing the research conducted under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall make available to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 #g4 ,agriculture programs 7a7 ,farmers' market loan and loan guarantees ,the ,farmer-to-,consumer ,direct ,marketing ,act of #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #g as section #h2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #f the following new section3 #g4 ,farmers' market loans and loan guarantees 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 shall carry out a program to make loans and loan guarantees to eligible entities for projects or activities to establish1 expand1 and promote direct producer-to-consumer marketing and assist in the development of local food business enterprises by such entities1 including-- 7#a7 projects for the construction of new farmers' markets2 7#b7 projects for the improvement or rehabilitation of existing farmers' markets2 7#c7 projects for the acquisition of equipment for farmers' markets and other infrastructure needs2 7#d7 projects for the purchase1 acquisition1 and rehabilitation of land or property for use as a farmers' market2 7#e7 transportation and delivery activities2 7#f7 activities carried out through agritourism initiatives2 and 7#g7 projects1 including planning and feasibility initiatives for the expansion or establishment of farmers' markets designed to increase sales in areas not easily accessible through traditional transportation activities4 7b7 ,program purposes ,the purposes of the program established under subsection 7a7 are to increase domestic consumption of and access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products1 and to develop new market opportunities for farm and ranch operations serving local markets1 by developing1 improving1 expanding1 and providing outreach1 training1 and technical assistance to1 or assisting in the development1 improvement and expansion of-- 7#a7 domestic farmers' markets1 roadside stands1 community-supported agriculture programs1 agritourism activities1 and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities2 and 7#b7 local and regional food business enterprises 7including those that are not direct producer-to-consumer markets7 that process1 distribute1 aggregate1 or store locally or regionally produced food products4 7c7 ,application ,an eligible entity seeking a loan or loan guarantee under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time and in such manner and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including documentation demonstrating the financial need of the entity4 7d7 ,eligible entities ,an entity shall be eligible to receive a loan or loan guarantee under this section if the entity is-- 7#a7 an agricultural cooperative or other agricultural business entity or a producer network or association1 including a community supported agriculture network or association2 7#b7 a local government2 7#c7 a nonprofit corporation2 7#d7 a public benefit corporation2 7#e7 an economic development corporation2 7#f7 a regional farmers' market authority2 or 7#g7 such other entity as the ,secretary may designate4 7e7 ,criteria and guidelines ,the ,secretary shall establish criteria and guidelines for the submission1 evaluation1 and funding of proposed projects under this section4 7f7 ,priorities ,in providing loans or loan guarantees under this section1 priority shall be given to applications that include projects or activities that benefit underserved communities1 including communities that-- 7#a7 are located in-- 7,a7 an urban area 7as defined in section #b of the ,urban ,agriculture ,production ,act of #bjag72 or 7,b7 an area of concentrated poverty with limited access to fresh locally or regionally grown foods2 and 7#b7 have not received benefits pursuant to a loan or loan guarantee in the recent past4 7g7 ,loan interest rate2 duration 7#a7 ,interest rate ,the interest rate on a loan under this section 7other than a loan guarantee under this section7 shall be as determined by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 but not less than such rate as determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury taking into consideration the current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the ,united ,states with remaining periods to maturity comparable to the maturities of such loan1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury on the date the loan is made4 7#b7 ,duration ,the interest rate for each loan under this section shall remain in effect for the term of the loan4 7h7 ,condition ,as a condition of receiving a loan or loan guarantee under this section1 a recipient of such a loan or loan guarantee shall certify that the recipient will reserve1 for the sale of locally produced food products 7as determined by the ,secretary7 produced by farmers1 producers1 ranchers1 or aquaculture1 mariculture1 or fisheries operators1 or by associations of farmers1 producers1 ranchers1 or those operators1 not less than #ej percent of the floor area of a farmers' market-- 7#a7 that is operated or facilitated by the recipient2 and 7#b7 with respect to which loan funds will be used4 7i7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 4 7b7 ,extension of funding for farmers' market promotion program ,subsection 7g7 of section #f of the ,farmer-to-,consumer ,direct ,marketing ,act of #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking #bjah4 and inserting #bjag2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting technical assistance and before administrative expenses2 and 7,b7 by inserting to provide technical assistance or before for administrative expenses4 7c7 ,extension of1 expansion of1 and additional funding for1 seniors farmers' market nutrition program 7#a7 ,extension of program ,section #ddjb7;a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall make available to carry out and expand a seniors and veterans farmers' market nutrition program at least #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 7#b7 ,discretionary funding ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year-- 7,a7 #gj percent of the funds shall be used for the benefit of program recipients who are low-income seniors2 and 7,b7 #cj percent of the funds shall be used for the benefit of program recipients who are low-income veterans4 4 7#b7 ,purposes ,section #ddjb7;b77#a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 minimally processed after unprepared2 and 7,b7 by inserting and low-income veterans after low-income seniors4 7#c7 ,administrative costs2 unexpended funds ,section #ddjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,unexpended funds ,to the extent the funds made available under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year are not expended in that fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use such funds in a subsequent fiscal year for the same purpose4 7h7 ,priorities ,in providing funds made available under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to farmers' markets that have an operational seniors and veterans farmers' market program and to seniors and veterans farmers' market programs in historically underserved communities as defined in section #d7;d7 of the ,urban ,agriculture ,production ,act of #bjag4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,low income ,the term low income shall have the meaning determined by the ,secretary and shall be applied equally with respect to seniors and veterans4 7#b7 ,minimally processed ,the term minimally processed means1 with respect to a product1 processing that does not fundamentally alter such product4 7#c7 ,veteran ,the term veteran means an individual who has served in the ,armed ,forces 7as defined in section #aja7aj7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code74 4 7#d7 ,expansion to include veterans ,section #ddjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg7 is amended by inserting and veterans after seniors each place it appears in the section heading and in subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 and 7f74 7d7 ,community food projects ,section #be of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a77#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,community food project ,the term community food project means a community-based project that is designed-- 7,a7 to-- 7i7 meet the food needs of low-income individuals through food distribution1 community outreach to assist in participation in nutrition programs that receive ,federal funding1 or improving access to food as part of a comprehensive service2 7ii7 increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the communities2 and 7iii7 promote comprehensive responses to local food1 food access1 farm1 and nutrition issues2 or 7,b7 to meet specific ,state1 local1 or neighborhood food and agricultural needs1 including needs relating to-- 7i7 equipment necessary for the efficient operation of a project2 7ii7 planning for long-term solutions2 or 7iii7 the creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c71 by striking #i1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 7e7 ,community facilities direct loan and grant program ,with respect to the community facilities direct loan and grant program1 the ,secretary shall include urban farmers1 producers1 or ranchers as eligible entities for purposes of-- 7#a7 loans under subpart ,a of part #aidb of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#b7 grants under subpart ,b of part #cegj of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #h4 ,improving agricultural reporting 7a7 ,evaluation of farmers' markets in census of agriculture ,section #b7;a7 of the ,census of ,agriculture ,act of #aiig 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;g7a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,inclusion of farmers' markets ,effective beginning with the first census of agriculture conducted after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall include as part of each census of agriculture-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the state of farmers' markets in the ,united ,states1 including information regarding the size1 location1 operational capacity1 and geographic dispersion of farmers' markets and types of food products sold 7both in terms of product diversity and sales locations7 through farmers' markets2 and 7,b7 an analysis of the economic impact of farmers' markets1 including the success of ,federal programs in promoting and supporting farmers' markets4 4 7b7 ,coordinated annual report on farmers' markets ,beginning on the date that is #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and each year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress and publish on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture a report on the status of farmers' markets in the ,united ,states4 ,such report shall include with respect to farmers' markets in the ,united ,states for each year1 the following information3 7#a7 ,the number of farmers' markets4 7#b7 ,the number of farmers' markets established during such year except that for the first year a report is submitted under this section1 the report shall include the number of farmers' markets for the five years immediately preceding the first reporting year4 7#c7 ,the economic value of an average farmers' market4 7#d7 ,the type of governmental assistance provided to farmers' markets4 7#e7 ,the products that are typically sold at farmers' markets4 7#f7 ,the number of farmers' markets that accept as a form of payment benefits distributed through-- 7,a7 the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7,b7 the seniors farmers' market nutrition program established under section #ddjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg72 7,c7 the special supplemental nutrition program for women1 infants1 and children established under section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf72 and 7,d7 any other ,federal or ,state nutrition assistance program as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#g7 ,the methods through which farmers' markets process the forms of payment described in paragraph 7#f74 7#h7 ,the average income of a farmers' market operator4 7#i7 ,the average profit of a farmers' market operator4 7#aj7 ,the average expenses incurred by a farmers' market operator4 7#aa7 ,other occupations of operators of farmers' markets4 7#ab7 ,the percentage of food sold or offered for sale at farmers' markets that is locally produced4 7#ac7 ,any other information related to farmers' markets in the ,united ,states that the ,secretary determines is important to promote and enhance the use of farmers' markets in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,report on status of agricultural production in and around urban areas ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not later than #ij days after the end of each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress 7and make such report publicly available electronically7 on the status of urban agriculture4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 with respect to urban agriculture1 information on-- 7,a7 the percentage and economic value of urban agriculture production2 7,b7 the most popular type of agricultural activity in which individuals are engaged in such production2 7,c7 the most recent best practices for such production2 7,d7 the type of agricultural products marketed and sold through such production2 and 7,e7 the progress made toward strengthening local food systems in carrying out such production2 7#b7 an analysis of local government regulations1 including zoning1 that have supported or could support sustainable urban agriculture2 and 7#c7 recommendations on how to further urban agriculture4 7d7 ,performance goals ,the ,secretary shall incorporate promoting and enhancing urban agriculture into the ,department of ,agriculture performance goals established in the agency performance plan under section #aaae of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and updated in accordance with section #aaaf of such title4 #i4 ,study and report 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,energy shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct a study of technologies to advance urban agricultural including technologies that increase input efficiency1 reduce costs1 and ensure food safety4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the completion of the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress summarizing the findings of such study4