,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #aejg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #bi1 #bjbe,mr4 ,heinrich 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 ,mr4 ,murphy1 ,mr4 ,sanders1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 ,mr4 ,welch1 ,mr4 ,schiff1 ,mrs4 ,gillibrand1 ,ms4 ,smith1 ,mr4 ,fetterman1 ,mr4 ,booker1 and ,mr4 ,markey7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry ,a ,,bill ,to address the impact of climate change on agriculture1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,agriculture ,resilience ,act of #bjbe4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary4,,title ,i--,national goals,sec4 #aja4 ,national goals4,sec4 #ajb4 ,action plan4,,title ,,ii--,research,sec4 #bja4 ,research1 extension1 and education purpose4,sec4 #bjb4 ,regional hubs for risk mitigation and adaptation to climate change4,sec4 #bjc4 ,sustainable agriculture research and education resilience initiative4,sec4 #bjd4 ,long-,term ,agroecosystem ,research ,network4,sec4 #bje4 ,public breed and cultivar research4,sec4 #bjf4 ,,ars climate scientist career development program4,sec4 #bjg4 ,agricultural climate adaptation and mitigation through ,,afri4,sec4 #bjh4 ,specialty crop research initiative4,sec4 #bji4 ,integrated pest management4,sec4 #baj4 ,appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program4,,title ,,iii--,soil health,sec4 #cja4 ,crop insurance4,sec4 #cjb4 ,environmental quality incentives program4,sec4 #cjc4 ,conservation stewardship program4,sec4 #cjd4 ,state assistance for soil health4,sec4 #cje4 ,funding and administration4,sec4 #cjf4 ,conservation compliance4,sec4 #cjg4 ,national and regional agroforestry centers4,,title ,,iv--,farmland preservation and farm viability,sec4 #dja4 ,local agriculture market program4,sec4 #djb4 ,national organic certification cost-share program4,sec4 #djc4 ,farmland ,protection ,policy ,act4,sec4 #djd4 ,agricultural conservation easement program4,,title ,v--,pasture-based livestock,sec4 #eja4 ,animal raising claims4,sec4 #ejb4 ,processing resilience grant program4,sec4 #ejc4 ,conservation of private grazing land4,sec4 #ejd4 ,conservation reserve program4,sec4 #eje4 ,alternative manure management program4,,title ,,vi--,on-farm renewable energy,sec4 #fja4 ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program4,sec4 #fjb4 ,agrivoltaic systems4,sec4 #fjc4 ,ag,s,t,a,r program4,,title ,,vii--,food loss and waste,subtitle ,a--,food date labeling,sec4 #gja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gjb4 ,quality date phrases and discard date phrases4,sec4 #gjc4 ,misbranding4,sec4 #gjd4 ,regulations4,sec4 #gje4 ,delayed applicability4,subtitle ,b--,other provisions,sec4 #gaa4 ,composting as conservation practice4,sec4 #gab4 ,amendments to ,federal ,food ,donation ,act4,sec4 #gac4 ,grants for composting and anaerobic digestion food waste-to-energy projects4,sec4 #gad4 ,school food waste reduction grant program4,sec4 #gae4 ,support for national media campaigns to decrease incidence of food waste4,sec4 #gaf4 ,food ,waste ,research ,program4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,i ,national goals #aja4 ,national goals 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the national goals described in subsection 7b7 is to prevent climate change from exceeding #a4e degrees ,celsius of warming above preindustrial levels through a national greenhouse gas emission reduction effort4 7b7 ,national goals ,the national goals for the agricultural sector shall be to achieve-- 7#a7 not less than a #ej-percent reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions1 as compared to those levels during calendar year #bjaj1 by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7#b7 net zero emissions by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj4 7c7 ,subgoals ,to achieve the national goals described in subsection 7b71 there are established the following subgoals3 7#a7 ,research ,the total ,federal investment in public food and agriculture research and extension should-- 7,a7 at a minimum1 as compared to that total ,federal investment for fiscal year #bjbc-- 7i7 triple by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7ii7 quadruple by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj2 and 7,b7 strongly focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation1 soil health and carbon sequestration1 nutrient and manure management to curb nitrous oxide and methane emissions1 agroforestry1 advanced grazing management and crop-livestock integration1 perennial production systems1 on-farm and food system energy efficiency and renewable energy production1 farmland preservation and viability1 food waste reduction1 and any other related areas1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,soil health ,the ,united ,states should-- 7,a7 immediately become a member of the ,partners ,forum and the ,consortium of the #d per #a1jjj ,initiative1 hosted by the ,consultative ,group for ,international ,agricultural ,research1 with the aim of increasing total soil carbon stocks by #j4d percent annually to reduce carbon in the atmosphere1 restore soil health and productivity1 and thereby improve food security2 7,b7 sufficiently expand adoption of soil health systems and practices 7including diverse crop rotations1 cover cropping1 and conservation tillage71 perennial crop and grass-based livestock production systems1 agroforestry1 composting1 advanced nutrient budgeting and biologically based nutrient management1 advanced grazing management 7including silvopasture and management-intensive rotational grazing71 and integrated crop-livestock systems-- 7i7 to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from agricultural soils1 as compared to those levels during calendar year #bjbc-- 7,i7 by #be percent by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7,,ii7 by #ge percent by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj2 7ii7 to increase soil carbon stocks by #j4d percent annually on at least #ej percent of agricultural land by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7iii7 to meet or exceed the threshold described in clause 7ii7 on all agricultural land by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj2 7,c7 expand implementation of regionally appropriate cover crops and other continual living cover so that-- 7i7 at least #ej percent of cropland acres include #a or more cover crops or other continual living cover in the rotations of the cropland acres by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 7ii7 at least #ge percent of cropland acres include #a or more cover crops or other continual living cover in the rotations of the cropland acres by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj2 7iii7 cropland acres are covered by crops 7including forages and hay crops71 cover crops1 or residue for an average of #ge percent of each calendar year by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7iv7 cropland acres are covered by crops 7including forages and hay crops71 cover crops1 or residue for an average of #he percent of each calendar year by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj2 and 7,d7 encourage conversion of at least-- 7i7 #ae percent of annual grain crop acres1 as in use on the date of enactment of this ,act1 to agroforestry1 perennial grazing1 perennial grain crops1 or other perennial production systems by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7ii7 #cj percent of annual grain crop acres1 as in use on the date of enactment of this ,act1 to agroforestry1 perennial grazing1 perennial grain crops1 or other perennial production systems by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj4 7#c7 ,farmland preservation 7,a7 #bjcj goal ,the rate of conversion of agricultural land to development1 and the rate of conversion of grassland to cropping1 should be reduced by at least #hj percent1 as compared to those rates for calendar year #bjbc1 by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 7,b7 #bjdj goal ,there should be no conversion of agricultural land to development1 or grassland to cropping1 by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj4 7#d7 ,pasture-based livestock ,the livestock sector should-- 7,a7 establish advanced grazing management1 including management-intensive rotational grazing1 on at least-- 7i7 #ej percent of all grazing land by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7ii7 #ajj percent of all grazing land by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj2 7,b7 7i7 reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to feeding of ruminants by at least-- 7,i7 #a_/c by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7,,ii7 #a_/b by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj2 and 7ii7 accomplish the reductions described in clause 7i7 by-- 7,i7 reducing nongrazing feeding of ruminants2 7,,ii7 growing feed grains and forages with soil health and nutrient management practices that minimize net greenhouse gas emissions from cropland2 and 7,,iii7 designing livestock feed mixtures and supplements to mitigate enteric methane emissions2 7,c7 reintegrate livestock and crop production systems at farm1 local1 and regional levels to facilitate environmentally sound management and field application of manure and reduce the need for long-term manure storage by increasing acreage on individual farms under crop-livestock integrated management by at least-- 7i7 #ajj percent1 as compared to calendar year #bjag levels1 by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7ii7 #cjj percent1 as compared to calendar year #bjag levels1 by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj2 and 7,d7 reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from manure management by-- 7i7 immediately ceasing building any new or expanded waste lagoons for confined animal feeding operations2 and 7ii7 converting-- 7,i7 by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 at least #a_/c of wet manure handling and storage to nondigester dairy or livestock methane management methods 7within the meaning of section #abdj,t7a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe72 and 7,,ii7 by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj1 at least #b_/c of wet manure handling and storage to such nondigester dairy or livestock methane management methods4 7#e7 ,on-farm renewable energy ,the agricultural sector should-- 7,a7 implement energy audits and energy efficiency improvements on at least-- 7i7 #ej percent of farms by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7ii7 #ajj percent of farms by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj2 7,b7 expand on-farm clean renewable energy production to a level that is at least-- 7i7 double the calendar year #bjag level by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7ii7 triple the calendar year #bjag level by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj2 and 7,c7 install and manage on-farm renewable energy infrastructure in a manner that does not-- 7i7 compromise the climate resilience and greenhouse gas mitigation goals of this ,act2 or 7ii7 adversely impact farmland1 soil1 and water resources1 or food production4 7#f7 ,food loss and waste ,consistent with the ,food ,waste ,challenge launched by the ,department of ,agriculture and the ,environmental ,protection ,agency in ,june #bjac1 and the national food loss and waste goal announced in ,september #bjae1 the food and agricultural sector should commit to-- 7,a7 at least a #ej-percent reduction in food loss and waste by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 7,b7 at least a #ge-percent reduction in food loss and waste by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj2 and 7,c7 in a manner consistent with the ,food ,recovery ,hierarchy established by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 diverting from landfills through composting and other means at least-- 7i7 #ej percent of unavoidable food waste and food processing byproducts by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7ii7 #ij percent of unavoidable food waste and food processing byproducts by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjdj4 #ajb4 ,action plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 develop a plan 7referred to in this section as the plan71 which may involve actions to be taken by other ,federal agencies1 to make significant and rapid progress to achieve the national goals described in section #aja2 and 7#b7 make the plan available for public comment for a period of not less than #ij days4 7b7 ,actions ,actions under the plan shall-- 7#a7 include issuing regulations1 providing incentives1 carrying out research and development programs1 and any other actions the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the national goals described in section #aja2 and 7#b7 be designed-- 7,a7 to fully implement this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act2 7,b7 to provide benefits for farmers and ranchers1 rural communities1 small businesses1 and consumers2 7,c7 to improve public health1 resilience1 and environmental outcomes1 especially for rural and low-income households1 communities of color1 ,tribal and ,indigenous communities1 and communities that are disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change1 air and water pollution1 and other resource degradation2 and 7,d7 to prioritize investments that reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and sequester carbon1 while simultaneously helping to solve other pressing agroenvironmental resource concerns1 increase farming and ranching opportunities1 create quality jobs1 improve farmworker working conditions and living standards1 and make communities more resilient to the effects of climate change4 7c7 ,final plan ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 finalize the plan1 taking into account any public comments received on the plan2 7#b7 submit the plan to ,congress2 and 7#c7 begin implementation of the plan4 7d7 ,updates ,beginning on the date that is #b years after the date on which the ,secretary submits the plan to ,congress under subsection 7c77#b71 and not less frequently than biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 review and revise the plan to ensure that the plan is sufficient to achieve the national goals described in section #aja2 and 7#b7 submit the revised plan to ,congress4 7e7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary submits the plan to ,congress under subsection 7c77#b71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available1 an annual report that describes1 for the period covered by the report-- 7#a7 actions taken pursuant to the plan and the effects of those actions2 7#b7 the conclusion of the most recent review of the plan conducted under subsection 7d77#a72 and 7#c7 a summary of any revisions made to the plan under that subsection1 if applicable4 ,,ii ,research #bja4 ,research1 extension1 and education purpose ,section #adjb of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aa71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 accelerate the ability of agriculture and the food system of the ,united ,states to first achieve net-zero carbon emissions and then be carbon negative by removing additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere2 2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#aj7 develop food systems that are healthful1 sustainable1 equitable1 and resilient to extreme weather1 other impacts of climate change1 and other potential intersecting global and national disruptions2 and 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#aa7 7as so redesignated71 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and delivering to agricultural producers after improving4 #bjb4 ,regional hubs for risk mitigation and adaptation to climate change ,title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih is amended by inserting before section #djd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbd7 the following3 #dja4 ,regional hubs for risk mitigation and adaptation to climate change 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a national network of regional hubs for risk mitigation and adaptation to climate change to provide to farmers1 ranchers1 forest landowners1 and other agricultural and natural resource managers-- 7#a7 science-based1 region-specific1 cost-effective1 and practical information and program support for science-informed decisionmaking in light of the increased costs1 opportunities1 risks1 and vulnerabilities associated with a changing climate2 and 7#b7 access to assistance to implement that decisionmaking4 7b7 ,eligibility ,an entity shall be eligible to be selected as a regional hub under subsection 7a7 if the entity is an office of-- 7#a7 the ,agricultural ,research ,service2 7#b7 the ,forest ,service2 or 7#c7 any other agency of the ,department that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the network established under subsection 7a7 shall be designated and administered jointly by the ,agricultural ,research ,service and the ,forest ,service1 in partnership with other ,federal agencies1 including the following3 7,a7 ,within the ,department1 the following agencies3 7i7 ,the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4 7ii7 ,the ,farm ,service ,agency4 7iii7 ,the ,risk ,management ,agency4 7iv7 ,the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service4 7v7 ,the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,the ,department of the ,interior4 7,c7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7,d7 ,the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7,e7 ,the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7,f7 ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7,g7 ,the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7,h7 ,such other ,federal agencies as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,partners ,the regional hubs established under subsection 7a7 shall work in close partnership with other stakeholders and partners1 including-- 7,a7 colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,food and ,agriculture ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7,b7 cooperative extension services 7as defined in that section72 7,c7 ,state agricultural experiment stations 7as defined in that section72 7,d7 private entities2 7,e7 ,state1 local1 and regional governments2 7,f7 ,indian ,tribes2 7,g7 agriculture and commodity organizations2 7,h7 nonprofit and community-based organizations2 and 7,i7 other partners1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,responsibilities ,a regional hub established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 offer tools1 strategic management options1 and technical support to farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners to help those farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners mitigate and adapt to climate change2 7#b7 direct farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners to ,federal agencies that can provide program support to enable those farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners to implement science-informed management practices that address climate change2 7#c7 determine how climate and weather projections will impact the agricultural and forestry sectors2 7#d7 provide periodic regional assessments of risk and vulnerability in the agricultural and forestry sectors-- 7,a7 to help farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners better understand the potential direct and indirect impacts of climate change2 and 7,b7 to inform the ,united ,states ,global ,change ,research ,program established under section #ajc of the ,global ,change ,research ,act of #aiij 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bicc72 7#e7 provide to farmers1 ranchers1 forest landowners1 and rural communities outreach1 education1 and extension services relating to science-based risk management through partnerships with the land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,food and ,agriculture ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc771 cooperative extension services 7as defined in that section71 and other entities2 7#f7 work with any cooperative extension services 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,food and ,agriculture ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc771 conservation districts1 and nongovernmental organizations involved in farmer outreach in the region served by the hub to assist producers in developing business plans and conservation plans that take into account emerging climate risk science with respect to crop1 production1 and conservation system changes that will help producers adapt to a changing climate2 and 7#g7 establish1 in partnership with programs and projects carried out under subtitle ,b of title ,,xvi of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehja et seq471 additional partnerships with farmers and nonprofit and community-based organizations to conduct applied on-farm research on climate change4 7e7 ,priorities ,a regional hub established under subsection 7a7 shall prioritize synthesis and dissemination of research and data collection activities in the following areas3 7#a7 ,improved measurement and monitoring of-- 7,a7 soil organic carbon sequestration2 and 7,b7 total net greenhouse gas impacts of different farming systems and practices4 7#b7 ,lifecycle analysis for total net greenhouse gas emissions related to-- 7,a7 alternative cropping systems2 7,b7 alternative livestock production systems2 7,c7 integrated cropping-livestock systems2 7,d7 alternative biofuel crop production systems and biofuel end uses2 7,e7 alternative agroforestry practices and systems2 and 7,f7 alternative forestry management systems4 7#c7 ,research and education relating to-- 7,a7 optimal soil health management systems and practices2 7,b7 advanced biological nutrient management based on optimal soil health practices2 7,c7 enhanced synergies between crop roots and soil biota2 7,d7 linkages between soil1 plant1 animal1 and human health2 7,e7 adaption and mitigation needs of stakeholders2 7,f7 new crops or new crop varieties to help producers be profitable while implementing soil health management systems and adapting to a changing climate2 7,g7 social and economic barriers to stakeholder adoption of new practices that improve adaptation1 mitigation1 and soil sequestration2 and 7,h7 evaluation and assessment of climate-related decision tools of the ,department4 7#d7 ,grazing-based livestock management systems to optimize the net greenhouse gas footprint1 including-- 7,a7 grazing land carbon sequestration2 7,b7 reduction of nitrous oxide emissions from manure deposited on grazing land2 and 7,c7 mitigation of enteric methane4 7#e7 ,perennial production systems that sequester carbon1 enhance soil health1 and increase resilience1 including-- 7,a7 perennial forages2 7,b7 perennial grains2 and 7,c7 agroforestry4 7f7 ,stakeholder input ,each regional hub established under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall solicit input from stakeholders relating to pressing needs1 important issues1 and outreach strategies through a variety of mechanisms1 including regional stakeholder committees2 and 7#b7 may partner with stakeholders in conducting research and developing tools4 7g7 ,risk management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall appoint a team of individuals representing the regional hubs established under subsection 7a71 partners with those regional hubs1 and the ,risk ,management ,agency to develop recommendations to better account for-- 7,a7 climate risk in actuarial tables2 and 7,b7 soil health and other risk-reducing conservation activities under the ,federal crop insurance program under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq474 7#b7 ,submission of recommendations ,the team appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the ,secretary1 on an iterative basis1 but not less frequently than once every #b years1 the recommendations developed by the team under that paragraph4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 4 #bjc4 ,sustainable agriculture research and education resilience initiative 7a7 ,sustainable agriculture research and education ,section #afai of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 increase resilience in the context of a changing climate and related economic1 social1 and environmental shocks4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,for purposes of and inserting ,in2 7,b7 by striking shall have the same meaning given to that term by each place it appears and inserting has the meaning given that term in2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7,d7 in each of paragraphs 7#a71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#i71 by inserting a paragraph heading1 the text of which comprises the term defined in that paragraph2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through means and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,integrated crop and livestock management system or practice ,the term integrated crop and livestock management system or practice means 2 and 7ii7 by inserting resilience1 after profitability12 7,f7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#i71 7#c71 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#d71 respectively1 and moving all paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 and 7,g7 by inserting before paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#e7 ,resilience ,the term resilience1 with respect to an agricultural management system1 means the ability of that system to absorb and recover from climate and other disturbances1 such that the system is not impacted by a severe shock4 4 7b7 ,eligibility ,to enter into research and extension project agreements ,section #afba7;b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehaa7;b77 is amended by striking or ,federal or ,state and inserting #aiid ,institutions 7as defined in section #ecb of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb771 or ,federal1 ,state1 or ,tribal4 7c7 ,agricultural and food system resilience initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,section #afbg of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehba7 is amended to read as follows3 #afbg4 ,agricultural and food system resilience initiative 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,in close conjunction with programs and projects established under sections #afba and #afbc1 the ,secretary shall establish a research1 education1 extension1 and outreach initiative to increase the resilience and climate change mitigation potential of agriculture and the food system in the context of a changing climate and related economic1 social1 and environmental shocks1 which may include-- 7,a7 farmer and rancher research and demonstration grants2 and 7,b7 the use of an interdisciplinary approach wherever appropriate4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the initiative established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 to equip farmers to prepare1 adapt1 and transform the farming systems of the farmers when confronted by shocks and stresses to the agricultural production and livelihoods of the farmers2 7,b7 to support local and regional food systems that support resilience and enhance local access to and control over productive resources2 7,c7 to encourage producers to adopt practices and systems that provide living cover year-round throughout the farm1 including through the use of cover crops and perennial plants in diversified combinations1 and that are designed to support crop1 livestock1 and crop-livestock integrated systems that-- 7i7 minimize or abate adverse climate and environmental impacts2 7ii7 increase soil carbon sequestration and storage2 7iii7 reduce soil erosion and loss of water and nutrients2 7iv7 enhance soil quality and the efficient use of on-farm and off-farm inputs2 7v7 reduce dependency on fossil fuels2 and 7vi7 maintain or increase profitability and long-term productivity2 7,d7 to develop knowledge and information and conduct outreach on living cover systems and practices1 including greater use of perennials1 and integrated crop and livestock management systems and practices to increase resilience and assist agricultural producers in the adoption of those systems and practices2 7,e7 to facilitate the adoption of year-round living cover and perennial production systems supporting whole-farm integrated crop and livestock management systems and practices through demonstration projects on individual farms1 including small and limited resource farms1 throughout the ,united ,states2 and 7,f7 to evaluate and recommend appropriate policies and programs to improve food and agricultural system resilience4 7b7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf and each fiscal year thereafter4 7#b7 ,discretionary funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section through the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjcj4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the chapter heading of chapter #b of subtitle ,b of title ,,xvi of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehba7 is amended to read as follows3 ,agricultural and food system resilience initiative4 7d7 ,technical guides and books ,section #afbh of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehca7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting and outreach resources and after educational each place it appears2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the second sentence2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 adapting to1 and mitigating the effects of1 climate change2 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,soil ,conservation and inserting ,natural ,resources ,conservation2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjcj4 7e7 ,national training program ,section #afbi of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the third sentence-- 7i7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 including employees of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 and other appropriate ,department of ,agriculture personnel1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the activities of whom involve the provision of agricultural production and conservation information to agricultural producers2 and 7ii7 by striking ,the coordinators and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,the coordinators 2 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,coordinators 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,c7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the ,national and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national 2 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 in the first sentence1 by inserting of ,agriculture after ,department2 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by inserting of ,agriculture after ,department each place it appears2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,soil ,conservation ,service and the ,agricultural ,stabilization and ,conservation ,service and inserting ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service and the ,farm ,service ,agency2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ab71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following2 7#aj7 develop and provide information relating to climate change adaptation and mitigation developed under this subtitle and other research and education programs of the ,department of ,agriculture2 2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7h72 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7i7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#f7 in subsection 7h7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting 1 and #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj before the period at the end4 #bjd4 ,long-,term ,agroecosystem ,research ,network ,title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih is amended by inserting before section #djd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbd7 the following3 #djb4 ,long-,term ,agroecosystem ,research ,network 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 shall provide for the establishment and maintenance of a network of research sites1 to be known as the ,long-,term ,agroecosystem ,research ,network 7referred to in this section as the ,network71 operated by the ,agricultural ,research ,service for research regarding the sustainability of agricultural systems in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,goals ,the ,network shall have the following goals3 7,a7 ,to understand and enhance the sustainability of agriculture4 7,b7 ,to integrate research projects with common standardized measurements on multiple agroecosystems and land uses1 including cropland1 rangeland1 and pastureland4 7,c7 ,to develop new farming systems1 practices1 and technologies to address agricultural challenges and opportunities1 including challenges and opportunities posed by climate change4 7b7 ,activities ,the activities of the ,network shall include-- 7#a7 research conducted for a minimum of #cj years to develop novel scientific insights at regional and national scales1 and to evaluate the applicability of1 and adaptation to1 local conditions2 7#b7 the establishment and maintenance of multiple sites or research centers that capture the diversity of agricultural production systems that function as a network2 and 7#c7 the coordination1 management1 and analysis of large-scale data collection relating to the sustainability of agricultural systems and the provision of infrastructure to research sites to allow for analyzing and disseminating those data4 7c7 ,coordination of research ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 coordinate long-term agroecological research to improve understanding within the ,department regarding the means by which agroecosystems function at the field1 regional1 and national scales2 7#b7 designate for inclusion in the ,network research sites that are representative of major agricultural regions2 7#c7 ensure that each research site included in the ,network conducts experiments with standardized goals and methods-- 7,a7 to increase agricultural productivity and profitability2 7,b7 to enhance agricultural resilience and the capacity to mitigate and adapt to climate change2 7,c7 to boost the provision of ecosystem services from agricultural landscapes2 and 7,d7 to improve opportunities for rural communities2 7#d7 make data collected at research sites included in the ,network open to researchers and the public whenever practicable1 and integrate data across the network and partner sites2 7#e7 provide infrastructure to research sites included in the ,network for data collection1 common measurements1 and data streams that complement other national networks1 such as the ,national ,ecological ,observatory ,network and the ,long-,term ,ecological ,research ,network2 7#f7 coordinate with ,climate ,hubs of the ,department to share research findings and data insights2 and 7#g7 collaborate with those ,climate ,hubs to translate research findings into educational1 outreach1 and technical assistance materials for agricultural producers4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out activities of the ,network under this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 4 #bje4 ,public breed and cultivar research 7a7 ,in general ,the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking hereby each place it appears2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,in order in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,short title2 definitions2 establishment of grant program 7#a7 ,establishment of grant program ,in order 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#a71 respectively1 and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,conventional breeding ,the term conventional breeding means the development of a new variety of an organism through controlled mating and selection without the use of transgenic methods4 7,b7 ,cultivar ,the term cultivar means a variety of a species of plant that has been intentionally selected for use in cultivation because of the improved characteristics of that variety of the species4 7,c7 ,public animal breed ,the term public animal breed means an animal breed that is the commercially available end product of a publicly funded breeding program that has been sufficiently tested to demonstrate improved characteristics and stable performance4 7,d7 ,public cultivar ,the term public cultivar means a cultivar-- 7i7 that is the commercially available end product of a publicly funded breeding program that has been sufficiently tested to demonstrate improved characteristics and stable performance2 and 7ii7 with respect to which1 if intellectual property rights are asserted1 the intellectual property rights are in the form of plant patents or plant variety protection and not utility patents4 7,e7 ,public cultivar or animal breed ,the term public cultivar or animal breed means-- 7i7 a public animal breed2 and 7ii7 a public cultivar4 7,f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking of ,agriculture 7referred to in this subsection as the ,secretary72 and 7,b7 by striking defined under each place it appears and inserting defined in2 7#d7 in subsections 7c71 7e71 7f71 7g71 7i71 and 7k71 by striking ,secretary of ,agriculture each place it appears and inserting ,secretary2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,public breed and cultivar development funding 7#a7 ,in general ,of the total amount of grants made under the provisions of law described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall ensure that not less than #ge1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year is used for competitive research grants that support the development of public cultivars and animal breeds4 7#b7 ,applicable programs ,the provisions of law referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 subsections 7a7 and 7b72 7,b7 section #afgb;,b7e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;b7e772 7,c7 sections #afai through #afbd of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehja et seq472 7,d7 any relevant competitive grant program authorized by section #djf of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbf71 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,e7 section #dab of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb74 7#c7 ,priority ,in making grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to high-potential research projects that lead to the release of regionally adapted public cultivars and animal breeds that assist producers in mitigating and adapting to climate change1 including-- 7,a7 regionally adapted public cultivars and animal breeds2 7,b7 public cultivars and animal breeds bred for environmental resilience1 including resilience to changing climates1 mitigating greenhouse gas emissions1 and sequestering carbon2 7,c7 public animal breeds adapted to grazing and overwintering as appropriate for the applicable production region2 7,d7 public cultivars and animal breeds bred to enhance the nutritional and health outcomes of local and ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian populations2 7,e7 public cultivars and animal breeds of indigenous and place-based importance that are endangered2 and 7,f7 public cultivars and animal breeds with beneficial and compatible characteristics and behaviors for dual-use renewable energy-agricultural systems4 7#d7 ,grants ,the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7,a7 the terms and renewal process for any competitive grants made under subsection 7b7 in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 facilitates the development and commercialization of public cultivars and animal breeds through long-term grants with a term of not less than #e years2 and 7,b7 ,tribal consultation occurs to ensure public cultivar or animal breed development does not infringe on the abilities of ,indian ,tribes to maintain culturally sensitive animal breeds and cultivars4 7#e7 ,requirement for domestic production ,no person that receives title to a plant patent or plant variety protection relating to any public cultivar or animal breed developed using funds received under this subsection1 and no assignee of any such person1 shall grant to any person the exclusive right to use or sell that public cultivar or animal breed unless that person agrees that any cultivars or animals embodying the public cultivar or animal breed or produced through the use of the public cultivar or animal breed will be produced substantially in the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that provides information relating to all public cultivar and animal breeding research funded by the ,department of ,agriculture1 including-- 7,a7 a list of public cultivars and animal breeds developed and released in a commercially available form2 7,b7 areas of high-priority research2 7,c7 identified research gaps relating to public cultivar and animal breed development2 and 7,d7 an assessment of the state of commercialization for public cultivars and animal breeds4 4 7b7 ,public breed and cultivar research activities coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bea of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,public breed and cultivar research activities coordinator 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall appoint a coordinator within the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist that reports to the ,under ,secretary to coordinate research activities at the ,department relating to the breeding of public cultivars and animal breeds 7as defined in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg774 7,b7 ,duties of coordinator ,the coordinator appointed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 coordinate plant and animal breeding research activities funded by the ,department relating to the development of public cultivars and animal breeds2 7ii7 7,i7 carry out ongoing analysis and track activities for any ,federal research funding supporting plant and animal breeding 7including any public cultivars and animal breeds developed with ,federal funds72 and 7,,ii7 ensure that the analysis and activities are made available to the public not later than #fj days after the last day of each fiscal year2 7iii7 develop a strategic plan that establishes targets for public cultivar and animal breed research investments across the ,department to ensure that a diverse range of crop and animal needs are being met in a timely and transparent manner1 with a strong focus on delivery of resource-efficient1 stress-tolerant1 regionally adapted public cultivar and animal breeds that-- 7,i7 help build agricultural resilience to climate change2 and 7,,ii7 support on-farm carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas mitigation1 nutritional quality1 and other farmer-identified priority agronomic and market traits2 7iv7 convene a working group to carry out the coordination functions described in this subparagraph comprised of individuals who are responsible for the management1 administration1 or analysis of public cultivar and animal breeding programs within the ,department from-- 7,i7 the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture2 7,,ii7 the ,agricultural ,research ,service2 and 7,,iii7 the ,economic ,research ,service2 7v7 in order to maximize delivery of public cultivars and animal breeds1 promote collaboration among-- 7,i7 the coordinator2 7,,ii7 the working group convened under clause 7iv72 7,,iii7 the advisory council established under section #afcd of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdc72 7,,iv7 genetic resource conservation centers2 7,v7 land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7,,vi7 ,hispanic-serving institutions 7as defined in section #ejb7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;a7a7772 7,,vii7 ,native ,american-serving nontribal institutions 7as defined in section #cga7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7c7772 7,,viii7 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities 7as defined in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b777 and federally recognized ,indian ,tribe extension programs2 7,,ix7 nongovernmental organizations with interest or expertise in public breeding2 and 7,x7 public and private plant and animal breeders1 including small-scale organic breeders2 7vi7 convene regular stakeholder listening sessions to provide input on national and regional priorities for public cultivar and animal breed research activities across the ,department2 and 7vii7 evaluate and make recommendations to the ,under ,secretary with respect to training and resource needs to meet future breeding challenges4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,d77i71 by striking 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b77 and inserting 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b774 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bif7;b77#f77;,b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b77#f77;,b77 is amended by striking ,scientist2 and and inserting ,scientist 7including the public breed and cultivar research activities coordinator under subsection 7e77#g7 of that section72 and4 7c7 ,public breed and cultivar development ,subtitle ,h of title ,,xvi of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eiba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #afha4 ,public breed and cultivar development 7a7 ,funding ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,research ,service 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 and in conjunction with the ,director of the ,national ,genetic ,resources ,program appointed under section #afcc1 shall support the development of public breeds and cultivars 7as defined in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg77 by ,federal researchers4 7b7 ,priority ,in supporting research under subsection 7a7 using funds made available pursuant to subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall give priority to high-potential research projects that lead to the release of regionally adapted public breeds and cultivars that assist producers in mitigating and adapting to climate change4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that provides information relating to all public breed and cultivar research funded by the ,agricultural ,research ,service and the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 including-- 7#a7 a list of public breeds and cultivars developed and released in a commercially available form2 7#b7 areas of high-priority research2 7#c7 identified research gaps relating to public breed and cultivar development1 including newly emerging needs stemming from climate change2 and 7#d7 an assessment of the state of commercialization for breeds and cultivars that have been developed4 7d7 ,funding ,of the funds made available to the ,secretary for each fiscal year1 not less than #ej1jjj1jjj shall be made available to carry out this section4 4 #bjf4 ,,ars climate scientist career development program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in accordance with section #ibb of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;c71 shall carry out an internship program within the ,agricultural ,research ,service for graduate students pursuing a degree in1 or conducting research relating to1 climate change and agriculture4 7b7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary may use to carry out the program under subsection 7a7 not more than #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 #bjg4 ,agricultural climate adaptation and mitigation through ,,afri ,subsection 7b77#b7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,agricultural climate adaptation and mitigation ,agricultural climate adaptation and mitigation1 including-- 7i7 strategies for agricultural adaptation to climate change and drought1 including strategies for small- and medium-sized farms and ranches2 7ii7 on-farm mitigation strategies and solutions1 including infrastructure1 equipment1 and ecosystem-based strategies2 7iii7 economic and social costs and benefits of adopting conservation practices to mitigate and adapt to climate change2 7iv7 ecosystem services co-benefits of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change2 7v7 new technologies1 methods1 and models to measure and predict greenhouse gas emissions and soil carbon sequestration2 and 7vi7 the intersection of agricultural production1 soil health1 climate change1 and human health4 4 #bjh4 ,specialty crop research initiative ,section #dab of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 diverse multicrop production systems1 after specific crops2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b77ii71 by striking pesticide application systems and inserting ecologically based pest management1 pesticide application systems12 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change1 including-- 7,a7 on-farm mitigation strategies and solutions1 including agricultural ecosystem-based strategies2 7,b7 conservation practices and technologies designed to improve soil health1 including practices and technologies that sequester carbon in soil2 and 7,c7 breeding research and cultivar development to help adapt to climate change4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#c77;,a71 by striking equal to not less than the amount of the grant and inserting in an amount that is equal to not less than #be percent of the funds provided through the grant4 #bji4 ,integrated pest management ,section #djf of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7f71 7g71 and 7h71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,emphasis on climate resilience ,the ,secretary shall ensure that grants made under this section are1 where appropriate1 consistent with the development of food and agricultural systems that improve climate resilience4 7e7 ,ecologically based pest management ,the ,secretary shall ensure that grants made under this section to support pest management prioritize ecologically based approaches that-- 7#a7 are effective1 affordable1 and environmentally sound2 7#b7 maintain agricultural productivity and healthy communities2 and 7#c7 improve climate resilience4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjcj4 #baj4 ,appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program 7a7 ,establishment ,section #caj;,b7i77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;i77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking that are seeking information to and inserting 1 including beginning farmers or ranchers and veteran farmers or ranchers 7as those terms are defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a777 and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers 7as defined in section #cee7;e771 that are seeking information2 7#b7 in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 by inserting to after the subparagraph designation2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7#d7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 7#e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 to increase on-farm resilience to extreme weather by enhancing soil health and adopting other conservation practices2 2 7#f7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 to improve farm viability and strengthen local1 regional1 and national supply chains4 4 7b7 ,implementation ,section #caj;,b7i77#c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;i77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,eligibility for1 and use of1 other funds ,a national nonprofit agricultural assistance institution that receives a grant or enters into a cooperative agreement under this subsection-- 7i7 may not1 as a result of that grant or cooperative agreement1 be treated as ineligible for a grant under any other ,federal program2 and 7ii7 may use1 in accordance with applicable law1 other public and private funds made available to the institution to expand the resources and outreach of the program established under this subsection4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #caj;,b7i7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;i77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection-- 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,b7 #h1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 4 ,,iii ,soil health #cja4 ,crop insurance 7a7 ,voluntary good farming practices ,section #ejh7;a77#c77;,a77iii7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#c77;,a77iii77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking including scientifically and inserting the following3 including-- 7,i7 scientifically 2 7#b7 in subclause 7,i7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 conservation practices and enhancements that are approved by-- 7aa7 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 or 7bb7 an agricultural expert1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,risk-,reduction based discounts ,section #ejh7;d7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,risk-reduction based discount 7,a7 ,in general ,effective beginning with the #bjbf reinsurance year1 the ,corporation may provide a risk-reduction based premium discount for a producer of an agricultural commodity that uses risk-reduction farming practices1 as determined by the ,corporation in accordance with subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,risk-reduction farming practices ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 a risk-reduction farming practice may include any of the following3 7i7 ,the use of a cover crop4 7ii7 ,a resource-conserving crop rotation4 7iii7 ,management-intensive rotational grazing4 7iv7 ,a compost or biochar application4 7v7 ,an agroforestry or other perennial production system4 7vi7 ,other risk-reducing and soil health-promoting farming practices1 as determined by the ,corporation4 4 7c7 ,crop production on native sod applicability 7#a7 ,application to certain ,states ,section #ejh7o7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7o77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the first day of the first reinsurance year that begins after the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cjb4 ,environmental quality incentives program 7a7 ,purposes ,section #abdj of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking and environmental quality and inserting environmental quality1 and climate change adaptation and mitigation2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by adding and at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 greenhouse gas emissions reduction and carbon sequestration2 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by inserting sequestering carbon1 increasing drought resilience1 reducing greenhouse gas emissions1 and before conserving energy2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting climate change and before increasing weather volatility4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #abdj;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7vii72 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 greenhouse gas emissions reduction planning2 and 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking natural resource concern or problem and inserting resource concern2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 ,resource concern ,the term resource concern means a natural resource condition of the soil1 water1 air1 plant1 animal1 or energy resource base that impairs the sustainability or an intended use of the resource4 4 7c7 ,establishment and administration 7#a7 ,payments ,section #abdj;,b7d77#g77;,a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77#g77;,a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7iii71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in clause 7iv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 increases carbon sequestration or reduces greenhouse gas emissions4 4 7#b7 ,allocation of funding ,section #abdj;,b7f77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;f77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking #bjbc1 at least and inserting #bjcc1 not less than2 and 7,b7 by striking including grazing management practices and inserting of which not less than #b_/c shall be targeted at practices relating to grazing management4 7#c7 ,payments for conservation practices related to organic production ,section #abdj;,b7i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;i77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively4 7#d7 ,conservation incentive contracts ,section #abdj;,b7j7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;j77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 which may include climate change adaptation and mitigation1 after priority resource concerns2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 which may include climate change adaptation and mitigation before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking or at the end2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 funding1 through annual payments1 for a suite of incentive practices that are appropriate for the region and land use and that best enhance soil health and carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,term 7i7 ,in general ,a contract under this subsection shall have a term of not less than #e1 and not more than #aj1 years4 7ii7 ,graduation option ,the ,secretary may reduce the term for a contract under this subsection if the producer enters into a conservation stewardship contract under section #abdj,k with respect to the eligible land that is subject to the contract under this subsection4 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 give priority to applications that cover eligible land that1 on expiration of a contract under this subsection1 may be enrolled in a conservation stewardship contract under section #abdj,k4 4 7d7 ,environmental quality incentives plan ,section #abdj;,e7a77#c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#e7;a77#c77 is amended by inserting 1 and a greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan after if applicable4 7e7 ,limitation on payments ,section #abdj;,g of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#g7 is amended by striking ,not including payments and all that follows through #bjbc and inserting ,a person or legal entity 7including a joint venture and a general partnership7 may not receive1 directly or indirectly1 cost-share or incentive payments under this subchapter that1 in aggregate1 exceed #dej1jjj for all contracts entered into under this subchapter by the person or legal entity during any #e-;fiscal-year period4 7f7 ,conservation innovation grants 7#a7 ,air quality concerns from agricultural operations ,section #abdj;,h7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking practices to address in the first sentence and all that follows through ,the funds in the second sentence and inserting the following3 practices-- 7i7 to address air quality concerns from agricultural operations2 and 7ii7 to meet ,federal1 ,state1 and local-- 7,i7 regulatory requirements2 and 7,,ii7 goals with respect to greenhouse gas emissions reductions4 7,b7 ,basis of availability and use ,funds for payments under subparagraph 7,a7 2 and 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #cg1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjca and inserting #cg1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 and #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcc4 7#b7 ,on-farm conservation innovation trials ,section #abdj;,h7c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77i7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by inserting on-farm nutrient recycling1 after plans12 7ii7 in subclause 7,,vi71 by striking and at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,vii7 perennial production systems1 including agroforestry and perennial forages and grain crops2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjai through #bjca and inserting #bjbe through #bjbg1 #ej1jjj1jjj of the funds made available to carry out this subchapter for each of fiscal years #bjbh and #bjbi1 and #ajj1jjj1jjj of the funds made available to carry out this subchapter for each of fiscal years #bjcj through #bjcc4 #cjc4 ,conservation stewardship program 7a7 ,definitions ,section #abdj;,i of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#ba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting enhancements1 after practices12 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77v71 by inserting and climate change before the period at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by inserting maintained1 actively after implemented12 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking natural resource concern or problem and inserting resource concern2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,resource concern ,the term resource concern means a natural resource condition of the soil1 water1 air1 plant1 animal1 or energy resource base that impairs the sustainability or an intended use of the resource4 4 7b7 ,conservation stewardship program ,section #abdj;,j7a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjca and inserting #bjcc2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 by maintaining1 actively managing1 and1 where practicable1 improving existing conservation activities2 and 7#b7 by undertaking additional conservation activities4 4 7c7 ,stewardship contracts 7#a7 ,submission of contract offers ,section #abdj,k7a77#b77;,b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bc7;a77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking improving1 maintaining1 and managing and inserting maintaining1 actively managing1 and1 where practicable1 improving4 7#b7 ,evaluation of contract offers ,section #abdj,k7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bc7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 other criteria consistent with an equal weighting of the factors described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 as determined by the ,secretary1 including criteria the ,secretary determines are necessary to ensure that-- 7,i7 the program effectively targets improvements to soil health1 increases in carbon sequestration1 and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7,,ii7 other national1 ,state1 and local priority resource concerns are effectively addressed4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,contract renewal ,section #abdj,k7e7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bc7;e77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking may provide the producer an opportunity and inserting shall guarantee that each producer has an opportunity2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 or at the end and inserting 1 if applicable42 and 7iii7 by striking period-- in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through to meet in subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting period1 to meet4 7d7 ,duties of ,secretary 7#a7 ,climate change adaptation and mitigation ,section #abdj,l7a77#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;a77#b77 is amended by inserting 7which may include climate change adaptation and mitigation7 after priority resource concerns4 7#b7 ,conservation stewardship payments ,section #abdj,l7c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting on #a or more types of eligible land covered by the contract after activities2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking improving1 maintaining1 and managing and inserting maintaining1 actively managing1 and improving2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,income forgone by the producer1 including amounts that reflect-- 7i7 increased economic risk2 and 7ii7 loss in revenue due to-- 7,i7 production changes2 7,,ii7 anticipated reductions in yield2 7,,iii7 transitioning to an organic1 resource-conserving cropping or grazing1 or perennial production system2 or 7,,iv7 acreage converted to conservation uses4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking maintained over the term of the contract4 and inserting the following3 maintained1 actively managed1 and1 where applicable1 improved over the term of the contract1 in a manner that ensures that-- 7i7 producers receive payment for maintaining high levels of stewardship essential to addressing priority resource concerns2 and 7ii7 all land uses with sufficiently high levels of stewardship in place receive payment for maintaining that level of stewardship1 regardless of additional conservation activities implemented on that land over the contract term4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,payments for conservation activities related to organic production systems 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide payments under this subsection for conservation activities relating to-- 7i7 organic production2 and 7ii7 transitioning to organic production4 7,b7 ,conservation activities ,conservation activities described in subparagraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 generally available and specifically tailored conservation activities2 and 7ii7 individual conservation activities and bundles of conservation activities4 7#g7 ,minimum payment ,the amount of an annual payment under the program shall be not less than #d1jjj4 4 7#c7 ,supplemental payments ,section #abdj,l7d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;d77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting 1 perennial production systems1 after rotations2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,perennial production system ,the term perennial production system means-- 7i7 the use of cropland for agroforestry1 including alley cropping1 silvopasture1 and related production practices1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 the use of woodland for agroforestry1 including forest farming1 multistory cropping1 and related production practices1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 the use of cropland for perennial forages or perennial grain crops4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 a perennial production system4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or advanced grazing management and inserting 1 advanced grazing management1 or a perennial production system4 7#d7 ,payment for comprehensive conservation plan ,section #abdj,l7e77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;e77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking plan that meets and inserting the following3 plan that-- 7,a7 meets 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 with respect to an organic production system-- 7i7 is integrated with an organic system plan approved under the national organic program established under the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq472 or 7ii7 allows a producer to transition to organic production systems and pursue certification under that ,act4 4 7#e7 ,payment limitations ,section #abdj,l7f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;f77 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting 7including a joint venture and a general partnership7 after ,a person or legal entity2 and 7,b7 by striking fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting any consecutive #e-;fiscal-year period4 7#f7 ,specialty crop and organic producers ,section #abdj,l7g7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;g77 is amended by inserting 1 and producers transitioning to organic production systems1 after organic producers4 7#g7 ,soil health ,section #abdj,l7k7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7k77 is amended by striking health4 and inserting the following3 health1 including by-- 7#a7 conducting outreach to encourage the use of contracts to improve soil health and sequester carbon in the soil2 and 7#b7 offering payments for1 and supporting the interpretation of1 soil health testing to provide to producers and the ,secretary information relating to the soil health and carbon sequestration impacts of conservation activities4 4 7e7 ,on-,farm conservation stewardship innovation grants ,subchapter ,b of chapter #d of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#ba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abdj,l-#b4 ,on-farm conservation stewardship innovation grants 7a7 ,in general ,using funds made available to carry out this subchapter1 the ,secretary shall provide competitive grants to carry out on-farm conservation innovation projects on eligible land of program participants for the purpose of stimulating innovative approaches on farms and ranches to leverage ,federal investment in conservation stewardship1 in conjunction with agricultural production or forest resource management1 through the program4 7b7 ,participants ,the ,secretary shall provide grants under this section-- 7#a7 directly to agricultural operations1 or groups of agricultural operations1 participating in the program2 or 7#b7 through partnerships between small groups of agricultural operations participating in the program and organizations assisting farmers and ranchers at the local level1 including-- 7,a7 university researchers or educators2 7,b7 extension agents or specialists2 7,c7 ,federal agency field staff2 7,d7 agricultural consultants2 7,e7 ,state and local agency staff2 7,f7 ,tribal agency staff2 7,g7 ,federally-,recognized ,tribes ,extension ,program agents2 and 7,h7 nonprofit organization staff4 7c7 ,use ,an entity that receives a grant under this section directly or through a partnership in accordance with subsection 7b7 shall carry out an on-farm conservation innovation project that-- 7#a7 facilitates on-farm research and demonstration or pilot testing of new technologies or innovative conservation systems and practices that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decarbonize agriculture2 7#b7 facilitates on-farm research and demonstration or pilot testing of practices and systems with a proven high impact for greenhouse gas emissions reduction and decarbonization and low national or regional adoption rates2 or 7#c7 helps to prepare program participants for participation in environmental services markets that have as a primary goal greenhouse gas emissions reduction or decarbonization of agriculture4 7d7 ,incentive payments 7#a7 ,agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall enter into agreements with agricultural operations 7directly or through governmental or nongovernmental organizations involved in a partnership with #a or more agricultural operations7 on the land of which an on-farm conservation innovation project is being carried out under this section to provide payments to the agricultural operations to assist with adopting and evaluating new or innovative conservation approaches to achieve conservation benefits4 7,b7 ,amount ,payments provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall reflect the direct costs of the research and demonstration and compensation for foregone income1 as appropriate to address the increased economic risk or lower economic return potentially associated with the applicable innovative conservation approach4 7#b7 ,adjusted gross income requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the adjusted gross income requirements under section #ajja;,d7b77#a7 shall-- 7i7 apply to producers receiving payments under this subsection2 and 7ii7 be enforced by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,reporting ,a governmental or nongovernmental organization participating in an on-farm conservation innovation project under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report describing the amount of payments that the organization made to each agricultural operation under this subsection4 7#c7 ,research1 technical assistance1 and administrative expenses ,the ,secretary may provide to a partnership described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 not more than #ej1jjj for each on-farm conservation innovation project for research1 technical assistance1 and administrative expenses4 7#d7 ,length of agreements ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be for a period determined by the ,secretary that is-- 7,a7 not less than #b years2 and 7,b7 if appropriate1 more than #b years1 including if the longer period is appropriate to support-- 7i7 adaptive management over multiple crop years2 and 7ii7 adequate data collection and analysis by an agricultural operation or partnership to report the natural resource and agricultural production benefits of the new or innovative conservation approaches to the ,secretary4 4 #cjd4 ,state assistance for soil health ,chapter #e of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abdj,s4 ,state assistance for soil health 7a7 ,availability and purpose of grants ,using funds made available under subsection 7k71 the ,secretary shall make grants to ,states or ,tribal governments for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj to be used by ,state departments of agriculture or appropriate ,tribal authorities to develop and implement plans to improve soil health on agricultural land4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state department of agriculture or ,tribal government requesting a grant under this section shall prepare and submit for approval by the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such a manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary shall require1 including an assurance that grant funds received under this section shall supplement the expenditure of ,state or ,tribal funds in support of soil health1 rather than replace ,state or ,tribal funds for those purposes4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,a ,state or ,tribal government may request funds under this section-- 7,a7 to develop or modify a ,state or ,tribal soil health plan2 or 7,b7 to implement a ,state or ,tribal soil health plan approved by the ,secretary under this section1 including through-- 7i7 technical assistance2 7ii7 financial assistance2 7iii7 on-farm research and demonstration2 7iv7 education1 outreach1 and training2 7v7 monitoring and evaluation2 or 7vi7 such other activities as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,plan components ,before approving a ,state or ,tribal soil health plan1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the plan1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 is broadly consistent with the soil health principles of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 and 7,b7 identifies effective strategies for increasing adoption of regionally appropriate soil health practices and systems on privately owned agricultural land under the jurisdiction of the applicable ,state or ,tribal government4 7#d7 ,eligibility ,a ,state or ,tribal government may-- 7,a7 apply for a grant for the purposes described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 at any time2 and 7,b7 apply for a grant for the purposes described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 on approval by the ,secretary of a soil health plan for the ,state or ,tribal government4 7c7 ,tribal option ,at the sole discretion of a ,tribal government1 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization shall have the option of being incorporated into a ,state application rather than submitting an application for the ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization4 7d7 ,grant amount 7#a7 ,maximum ,the maximum amount of a grant that any #a ,state or ,tribal government may receive under this section for a fiscal year shall be-- 7,a7 in the case of a grant for the purposes described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 #a1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in the case of a grant for the purposes described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 #e1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,grants to ,states ,the amount of a grant to a ,state under this section shall not exceed-- 7i7 #ge percent of the cost of developing or modifying a soil health plan2 or 7ii7 #ej percent of the cost of implementing the soil health plan4 7,b7 ,grants to ,tribes ,the amount of a grant to a ,tribal government under this section may cover #ajj percent of the costs of developing or implementing a soil health plan4 7#c7 ,non-,federal funds ,a grant under this section shall be provided subject to the condition that the non-,federal share of expenditures under paragraph 7#b7 shall be provided by non-,federal sources4 7e7 ,grant term ,a grant under this section-- 7#a7 shall be for a term of #a year2 and 7#b7 may be renewed annually1 at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7f7 ,priority ,in providing grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to a ,state or ,tribal government with a climate action plan that includes soil health1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7g7 ,performance measures and evaluation 7#a7 ,performance measures ,each application under subsection 7b7 shall include performance measures to be used to evaluate the results of the assistance received under this section4 7#b7 ,review ,each applicable ,state department of agriculture or ,tribal authority shall submit to the ,secretary a review and evaluation of the progress of the ,state department of agriculture or ,tribal authority1 using the performance measures under paragraph 7#a71 at such intervals as the ,secretary shall establish4 7h7 ,effect of noncompliance ,if the ,secretary1 after providing reasonable notice to a ,state or ,tribal government1 determines that the ,state or ,tribal government has failed to comply with the terms of a grant provided under this section1 the ,secretary may disqualify1 for #a or more years1 the ,state or ,tribal government from receipt of future grants under this section4 7i7 ,audit requirement ,for each year during which a ,state or ,tribal government receives a grant under this section1 the ,state or ,tribal government shall-- 7#a7 conduct an audit of the expenditures of grant funds by the ,state or ,tribal government2 and 7#b7 not later than #cj days after the completion of the audit under paragraph 7#a71 submit to the ,secretary a copy of the audit4 7j7 ,administration 7#a7 ,department ,the ,secretary may not use more than #c percent of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year for administrative expenses4 7#b7 ,states and ,tribes ,a ,state or ,tribal government receiving a grant under this section may not use more than #g percent of grant funds for a fiscal year for administrative expenses4 7k7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to make grants under this section-- 7#a7 #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg2 7#b7 #hj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbh and #bjbi2 and 7#c7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #cje4 ,funding and administration 7a7 ,commodity ,credit ,corporation 7#a7 ,annual funding ,section #abda7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 and #ag1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 after #bjbc2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and #gj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 including not more than #e1jjj1jjj to provide outreach and technical assistance1 after technical assistance12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking #bjca4 and inserting #bjbe2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 #gjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcc4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in clause 7v71 by striking each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjca and inserting fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcc2 and 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in clause 7v71 by striking each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjca4 and inserting fiscal year #bjbe2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcc4 4 7#b7 ,technical assistance ,section #abda7;c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,special initiative 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbe1 and each year thereafter through fiscal year #bjcj1 the ,secretary shall use for a special technical assistance initiative to assist producers in mitigating and adapting to climate change1 of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 an amount equal to not less than #a percent of ,commodity ,credit ,corporation funds made available for the applicable fiscal year for each of the programs described in subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,provision of technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance under the special initiative under this paragraph to producers-- 7i7 directly2 7ii7 7,i7 through an agreement with a third-party provider 7as defined in section #abdb7;a772 or 7,,ii7 at the option of the producer1 through a payment1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to the producer for a third-party provider approved under section #abdb1 if available2 or 7iii7 through a cooperative agreement or contract with-- 7,i7 a cooperative extension2 7,,ii7 a nongovernmental organization2 or 7,,iii7 a ,state1 ,tribal1 or ,federal agency4 7,c7 ,underserved producers ,in providing technical assistance under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give priority to producers that are persons described in section #abdd7;a77#b74 4 7#c7 ,assistance to certain farmers or ranchers for conservation access ,section #abda7;h7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;h77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking practicable-- in the matter preceding clause 7i7 and all that follows through the period at the end of clause 7ii7 and inserting practicable1 #cj percent to assist beginning farmers or ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking section #beja7;e7 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a777 that qualifies under paragraph 7#a77;,b744 7b7 ,delivery of technical assistance ,section #abdb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting an individual1 before a commercial entity2 7,b7 by striking ,state or local and inserting ,state1 local1 or ,tribal2 and 7,c7 by striking nutrient management planning1 and inserting soil health planning1 greenhouse gas emissions reduction planning1 nutrient management planning1 integrated pest management planning1 agroforestry planning1 organic transition planning12 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 by inserting individuals1 before commercial entities12 and 7ii7 by striking ,state or local and inserting ,state1 local1 or ,tribal2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting or organic after sustainability2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting perennial production system1 after organic12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking organic and inserting organic production1 perennial production systems2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking organic1 specialty crop production and inserting organic production1 perennial production systems1 specialty crop production14 7c7 ,administrative requirements for conservation programs 7#a7 ,incentives for certain farmers and ranchers and ,indian ,tribes ,section #abdd7;a77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking incentives and inserting incentives1 including higher payment rates1 advance payments1 transition payments1 and farm infrastructure assistance12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 to establish a new generation of producers that use the full array of climate-friendly conservation activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions1 increase soil carbon1 and improve resilience to weather extremes2 and 7,c7 to enhance other long-term environmental goals4 4 7#b7 ,review and guidance for practice costs and payment rates ,section #abdd7;j77#a77;,b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;j77#a77;,b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 accelerates progress in meeting the goals established under title ,i of the ,agriculture ,resilience ,act of #bjbe4 4 7#c7 ,advanced grazing management ,section #abdd of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7q7 ,advanced grazing management 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out any conservation program administered by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall encourage advanced grazing management1 including management-intensive rotational grazing 7as those terms are defined in section #abdj,l7d77#a774 7#b7 ,reservation of funds ,in each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this subsection not less than #b_/c of any funds available for activities relating to livestock production under conservation programs administered by the ,secretary under this title 7other than the conservation reserve program established under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d1 except for acres enrolled in that program under section #abca7;d77#b774 4 7d7 ,environmental services markets ,section #abde of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chde7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,greenhouse ,gas ,emissions and ,carbon ,sequestration ,monitoring and ,measurement ,federal ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish an advisory committee1 to be known as the ,greenhouse ,gas ,emissions and ,carbon ,sequestration ,monitoring and ,measurement ,federal ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this subsection as the advisory committee74 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,secretary shall appoint members to the advisory committee that-- 7,a7 reflect diversity in gender1 age1 race1 and geography2 and 7,b7 include-- 7i7 farmers and ranchers1 including farmers and ranchers operating small- and mid-sized farms2 7ii7 organizations representing farmers and ranchers1 including organizations representing farmers and ranchers operating small- and mid-sized farms2 7iii7 scientists2 7iv7 environmental nonprofit organizations2 7v7 existing private sector carbon and ecosystem services market development initiatives2 7vi7 businesses working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in the supply chains of the businesses2 7vii7 relevant ,federal agencies2 7viii7 ,tribal communities2 and 7ix7 ,state agriculture agencies4 7#c7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,the term of a member of the advisory committee shall be #c years4 7,b7 ,reappointment ,the ,secretary may reappoint a member of the advisory committee for not more than #b consecutive terms4 7#d7 ,meetings ,the advisory committee shall meet-- 7,a7 not fewer than #d times during the first year after the advisory committee is established2 and 7,b7 not less frequently than twice annually thereafter4 7#e7 ,recommendations ,not later than #a year after the date on which the advisory committee is established1 and periodically thereafter1 the advisory committee shall submit to the ,secretary recommendations regarding-- 7,a7 the feasibility of establishing reliable outcomes-based measurement systems1 as described in subsection 7g72 7,b7 existing technology that provides reliable measurement data2 7,c7 with respect to parameters for which existing technology does not provide reliable measurement data1 research and technical needs and1 as appropriate1 goals and plans for that research2 7,d7 standards for data collection and dissemination2 7,e7 farmer data management and privacy2 7,f7 greenhouse gas emissions and soil health inventories and databases1 as described in subsection 7h72 and 7,g7 criteria for soil health and greenhouse gas emissions reductions incentives1 as described in subsection 7i74 7g7 ,measurement system 7#a7 ,purpose ,the ,secretary shall evaluate existing outcomes-based measurement systems for recordkeeping1 modeling1 and measurement of farm-level greenhouse gas emissions and soil carbon sequestration1 including measures of soil disturbance1 plant diversity1 continual living cover1 residue management1 advanced grazing management1 and crop-livestock integration1 to determine which of those systems-- 7,a7 can be implemented quickly2 7,b7 can improve in accuracy and ease over time2 7,c7 use the best available science and technology2 7,d7 estimate uncertainty2 and 7,e7 are cost-effective4 7#b7 ,guidance ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance on the outcomes-based measurement systems evaluated under paragraph 7#a71 based on-- 7,a7 recommendations from the advisory committee established under subsection 7f72 and 7,b7 information from-- 7i7 existing and emerging agroecosystem models2 7ii7 remote sensing data and analysis2 7iii7 soil health demonstration trials carried out under section #abdj;,h7c77#g72 7iv7 existing and emerging public environmental services protocols1 measurement systems1 and benchmarks1 including uncertainty predictions and measurements2 7v7 field-level measurement1 including field-based data collected under section #bajjb7;a77#b7 of ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficf note2 #acf ,stat4 #bjah72 7vi7 the ,conservation ,evaluation and ,monitoring ,activity for the ,carbon ,sequestration and ,greenhouse ,gas ,mitigation ,assessment2 and 7vii7 such other sources as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,review ,the ,secretary1 based on recommendations from the advisory committee established under subsection 7f71 shall-- 7,a7 establish and maintain an outcomes-based measurement system in accordance with the guidance issued under paragraph 7#b7 when feasible2 7,b7 conduct a periodic review of that system2 7,c7 periodically make any necessary updates to that system2 and 7,d7 establish research and development goals and plans1 as necessary4 7h7 ,inventory 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the advisory committee established under subsection 7f7 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall conduct a nationwide soil health and agricultural greenhouse gas emissions inventory that uses the best available science and data to establish expected average performance for soil carbon drawdown and storage and greenhouse gas emissions reduction by primary production type and production region4 7#b7 ,database ,drawing on the field-based data collected under section #bajjb7;a77#b7 of ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficf note2 #acf ,stat4 #bjah71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish an accessible and interoperable database for the information collected through the inventory conducted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 improve and update that database not less frequently than once every #b years as new data is collected4 7i7 ,criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the advisory committee established under subsection 7f71 shall establish criteria for payments1 credits1 or other forms of incentives to inform policy established to promote soil carbon sequestration or greenhouse gas emissions reductions4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the criteria established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 have a documented likelihood to lead to long-term net increases in soil carbon sequestration and net reductions in greenhouse gas emissions1 according to the best available science2 7,b7 be based in part on environmental impact modeling of the changes of shifting from baseline agricultural practices to new or improved agricultural practices2 and 7,c7 be designed to prevent the degradation of other natural resource or environmental conditions4 7j7 ,demonstration trials 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall periodically review the results from soil health demonstration trials carried out under section #abdj;,h7c77#g71 and other similar public and private demonstration trials that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 to inform the activities under subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7i74 7#b7 ,recommendations ,in submitting reports pursuant to section #abdj;,h7c77#g77;,c77ii71 the ,secretary shall include any recommendations to ,congress for changes or additions to the conservation programs under this ,act that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to accelerate net increases in soil carbon sequestration and other improvements in soil health4 4 #cjf4 ,conservation compliance 7a7 ,definitions ,section #abja of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and designation and all that follows through 7a7 ,for purposes of in subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 #abja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,in 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in each of paragraphs 7#a71 7#e71 7#f71 7#aj71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ae71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bd71 and 7#bf71 by inserting a paragraph heading1 the text of which comprises the term defined in that paragraph2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking highly erodible each place it appears2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and conservation treatment measures and inserting crop rotation and cover crop systems1 and other relevant soil conservation and soil health management treatment measures2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking or a substantial improvement in soil conditions on a field or group of fields containing highly erodible cropland and inserting and a substantial improvement in soil health conditions 7including soil carbon levels7 on a field or group of fields containing cropland2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 are designed to achieve1 within #e years of actively applying a conservation plan1 a level of erosion not to exceed twice the soil loss tolerance level2 and 7,d7 are designed to effectively prevent the formation of new1 or treat all existing1 ephemeral gullies4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by striking 7#g77;,a7 ,the term and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,converted wetland 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by indenting clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 and subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7ii71 appropriately2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking 7,b7 ,wetland shall not be considered and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,exclusions ,for purposes of this paragraph1 a wetland shall not be considered to be 2 and 7,,ii7 by indenting clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 appropriately2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#aa7-- 7i7 by striking 7#aa77;,a7 ,the term and inserting the following3 7#aa7 ,highly erodible land 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by indenting clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 appropriately2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking excessive average annual rate of erosion in relation to and inserting average annual rate of erosion exceeding twice2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7,b7 ,for purposes and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,land capability class and rate of erosion determinations ,for purposes 2 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#ad7 and inserting the following3 7#ad7 ,indian tribe2 ,indian ,tribe ,the terms ,indian tribe and ,indian ,tribe have the meanings given those terms in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#bc71 by striking 7e77#b7 each place it appears and inserting 7a72 and 7,h7 in paragraph 7#bg7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively1 and indenting the clauses appropriately2 7ii7 in clause 7iii7 7as so redesignated71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,for purposes of this ,act1 and any other ,act1 this term shall not include lands in and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,exclusion ,in this ,act1 the term wetland does not include any land in the ,state of 2 and 7iii7 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ,the term in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7#bg7 ,wetland 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 7b7 ,the and inserting the following3 7b7 ,criteria and list relating to hydric soils and hydrophytic vegetation ,the 4 7b7 ,cropland conservation 7#a7 ,program ineligibility ,section #abaa of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking produces an agricultural commodity and all that follows through as determined by the ,secretary and inserting carries out an activity described in subsection 7b71 as determined by the ,secretary12 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by inserting cropland or before highly erodible land2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7c7 ,authority of ,secretary ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,description of activities ,the activities referred to in subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 the production of an agricultural commodity on a field on which cropland is predominant2 7#b7 the designation of land on which cropland is predominant to be set aside1 diverted1 devoted to conservation uses1 or otherwise not cultivated under a program administered by the ,secretary to reduce production of an agricultural commodity2 and 7#c7 the production of an agricultural commodity without having in place a conservation plan4 4 7#b7 ,exemptions ,section #abab of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chab7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,if the person's conservation plan and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,conservation plans requiring construction ,if the conservation plan of a person under this paragraph 2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through other highly erodible in the second sentence of the matter preceding subparagraph 7,b7 7as so designated7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,cropland subject to certain other contracts 7,a7 ,in general ,a person that owns or operates cropland that was the subject of a contract entered into under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d shall be required to apply a conservation plan established under this subtitle consistent with the standard applied to other 2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 7#d7 ,on the and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,expiration of other contract ,on the 2 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking ,soil ,conservation each place it appears and inserting ,natural ,resources ,conservation2 7ii7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking 7c7 ,no and inserting the following3 7c7 ,ineligibility for certain loans and payments ,no 2 and 7,,ii7 by striking hereafter in this subsection referred to and inserting referred to in this subsection2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking highly erodible land each place it appears and inserting cropland2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f77#d77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking highly erodible2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii77,,ii71 by inserting and soil health after erosion control4 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,subtitle ,b of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa et seq47 is amended1 in the subtitle heading1 by striking ,highly erodible land and inserting ,cropland4 #cjg4 ,national and regional agroforestry centers ,section #abdc of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7f71 respectively2 7#b7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through the end of subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 #abdc4 ,national and regional agroforestry centers 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agroforestry ,the term agroforestry means a management system that intentionally integrates trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to build more profitable and weather-resilient farms1 ranches1 and communities1 address natural resource concerns and conservation needs1 and establish productive and sustainable land use practices1 including-- 7,a7 riparian forest buffers and managed waterbreaks2 7,b7 alley cropping2 7,c7 silvopasture2 7,d7 forest farming and multistory cropping2 and 7,e7 windbreaks1 shelterbelts1 hedgerows1 field borders1 and living snow fences4 7#b7 ,center ,the term ,center means1 as applicable-- 7,a7 the ,national ,agroforestry ,research1 ,development1 and ,demonstration ,center established under subsection 7b77#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 any additional regional agroforestry center established under subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7b7 ,national and regional agroforestry centers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish-- 7,a7 at the ,forestry ,sciences ,laboratory of the ,forest ,service1 in ,lincoln1 ,nebraska1 a ,national ,agroforestry ,research1 ,development1 and ,demonstration ,center2 and 7,b7 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and in cooperation with the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 not fewer than #c additional regional agroforestry centers at other locations1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,national and ,regional ,directors ,the ,secretary shall appoint a ,national ,director and ,regional ,directors to manage and coordinate the program established under subsection 7c74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,center and inserting ,centers2 7ii7 by inserting and organizations after nonprofit foundations2 and 7iii7 by striking surveys to and inserting surveys2 7,b7 in each of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aa71 by inserting to after the paragraph designation2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking on semiarid lands that and inserting that build soil health and2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 including agroforestry systems on semiarid land and other fragile agroecosystems in which restoration of permanent woody perennial plant communities will enhance carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions before the semicolon2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking forestry products for commercial sale from semiarid land and inserting agroforestry products for commercial sale2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking in semiarid regions2 and 7ii7 by striking the ,great ,plains region and inserting particular regions2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting technical assistance and before technology2 7,g7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 to develop improved silvopasture1 alley cropping1 forest farming1 multistory cropping1 riparian buffer1 windbreak and shelterbelt1 and other perennial production and conservation systems and technologies to improve soil health1 carbon sequestration1 drought preparedness1 soil and water conservation1 environmental quality1 and biological diversity2 2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking on semiarid lands2 7,i7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking on semiarid lands worldwide and inserting worldwide1 including on semiarid land2 and 7,j7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by striking on semiarid lands2 and 7ii7 by inserting and climate change after pollution2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,center and inserting ,centers2 and 7ii7 by striking known as the ,national ,clearinghouse on ,agroforestry ,conservation and ,promotion to and inserting known as the ,national ,clearinghouse on ,agroforestry ,conservation and ,promotion2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting to after the paragraph designation2 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting to after the paragraph designation2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 to facilitate agroforestry adoption by disseminating comprehensive information on ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal programs that provide support for agroforestry4 2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7e7 ,grants ,the ,secretary may establish regional grant programs at each of the ,centers to support agroforestry projects1 including demonstration farms4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting 1 and #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 after through #bjbc4 ,,iv ,farmland preservation and farm viability #dja4 ,local agriculture market program ,section #baj;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbg;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#ab77;,a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clauses 7iv7 and 7v7 as clauses 7vi7 and 7vii71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 is produced and marketed in a manner that significantly improves soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions2 7v7 when added to the crop or grazing rotation on a farm1 will significantly improve soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 1 including value-added agricultural products from crops or animals that1 when added into crop or grazing rotations on a farm1 will significantly improve soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 markets for agricultural commodities and products produced in a manner that significantly improve soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking and local and inserting 1 local2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 and production and marketing approaches to significantly improve soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions before the semicolon at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g72 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 enhances the economic viability of producers and related agricultural enterprises2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting subsection 7j72 and 7ii7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjcj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by adding and at the end2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 agricultural commodities and products that are produced and marketed in a manner that-- 7,i7 significantly improves soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions2 or 7,,ii7 when added to a crop or grazing rotation on a farm will significantly improve soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions2 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking producers of local food products and value-added agricultural products in new and existing markets and inserting the following3 producers of-- 7i7 local food products2 7ii7 value-added agricultural products in new and existing markets2 and 7iii7 agricultural commodities and products that are produced in a manner that-- 7,i7 enhances soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions2 or 7,,ii7 when added to a crop or grazing rotation on a farm1 will significantly improve soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions2 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 by inserting and the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service before the period at the end2 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting subsection 7j72 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjcj2 7#e7 by redesignating subsections 7f71 7g71 7h71 and 7i7 as subsections 7g71 7h71 7i71 and 7j71 respectively2 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,farm viability and local climate resiliency centers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service and in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service and the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 shall provide grants to eligible entities described in paragraph 7#b7 to serve as farm viability and local climate resiliency centers 7referred to in this section as centers7 to support-- 7,a7 efforts to enhance farm viability2 and 7,b7 the development1 coordination1 and expansion of markets for commodities and farm products that significantly improve soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity is eligible to receive a grant under this subsection if the entity is-- 7,a7 an agricultural cooperative or other agricultural business entity or a producer network or association2 7,b7 a local1 ,state1 or ,tribal government2 7,c7 a nonprofit corporation2 7,d7 a public benefit corporation2 7,e7 an economic development corporation2 7,f7 an institution of higher education2 or 7,g7 such other entity as the ,secretary may designate4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subsection shall use grant funds to provide to entities described in subsection 7d77#e77;,b7-- 7,a7 assistance for the development of business plans and feasibility studies2 7,b7 assistance in developing marketing strategies for-- 7i7 local products2 and 7ii7 value-added agricultural products in new and existing markets2 7,c7 assistance in enterprise development for the processing1 aggregation1 distribution1 and storage of-- 7i7 local and regional food products that are marketed locally or regionally2 and 7ii7 value-added agricultural products2 7,d7 assistance relating to finances and recordkeeping2 7,e7 assistance relating to enterprise and business management2 7,f7 assistance relating to ownership succession planning2 7,g7 outreach and assistance in the adoption of farming practices that enhance soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions2 7,h7 outreach regarding assistance available under subsection 7d72 7,i7 outreach regarding assistance available through other programs administered by any other ,federal agency that supports the adoption of farming practices that enhance soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions2 or 7,j7 at the request of the entity described in subsection 7d77#e77;,b71 assistance in applying for a grant under subsection 7d71 including acting on behalf of the entity in applying for the grant4 7#d7 ,geographic diversity ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure geographic diversity in selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under this subsection4 7#e7 ,non-,federal share ,an entity receiving a grant under this subsection shall provide funding in an amount equal to not less than #be percent of the total amount of the ,federal portion of the grant4 7#f7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary considers to be necessary to evaluate and select applications4 7,b7 ,competitive process ,the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall conduct a competitive process to select applications submitted under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 may assess and rank applications with similar proposals as a group2 and 7iii7 shall1 prior to accepting applications under that subparagraph1 make public the criteria to be used in evaluating the applications4 7#g7 ,priority ,the ,secretary may give priority to applications submitted under paragraph 7#f77;,a7 that include-- 7,a7 plans to use funds for #c or more of purposes described in paragraph 7#c72 or 7,b7 activities relating to improving the use and expanded adoption of farming practices that enhance soil health and carbon sequestration or significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while simultaneously improving farm viability4 7#h7 ,administrative expenses ,an entity receiving a grant under this subsection may use not more than #d percent of the funds received through the grant for administrative expenses4 2 7#g7 in subsection 7i77#a7 7as so redesignated71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7i77#c77;,e7 and inserting subsection 7j77#c77;,e72 and 7#h7 in subsection 7j7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking fiscal year #bjai and inserting each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbe and #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking #ce and inserting #cf2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,farmers' market and local food promotion grants 7i7 ,in general ,of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 #cf percent shall be used for grants under subsection 7d77#f74 7ii7 ,allocation among subprograms ,of the funds made available for grants under subsection 7d77#f7 for a fiscal year-- 7,i7 #dj percent shall be made available for farmers' market promotion grants2 and 7,,ii7 #fj percent shall be made available for local food promotion grants4 2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,farm viability and local climate resiliency ,of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 #aj percent shall be used to provide grants under subsection 7f74 2 and 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as so redesignated71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking or 7,c7 and inserting 7,c71 or 7,d74 #djb4 ,national organic certification cost-share program 7a7 ,federal share ,section #ajfjf7;b77#b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febc7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #gej and inserting #a1ejj4 7b7 ,mandatory funding ,section #ajfjf7;d77#a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febc7;d77#a77 is amended by striking shall make available in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting shall use such sums as are necessary to carry out this section44 #djc4 ,farmland ,protection ,policy ,act 7a7 ,findings1 purpose1 and definitions ,section #aedj of the ,agriculture and ,food ,act of #aiha 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dbja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and designation and all that follows through 7a7 ,congress in subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 #aedj4 ,findings1 purpose1 and definitions 7a7 ,findings ,congress 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,nation's and inserting ,united ,states2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking amount of the ,nation's and inserting quantity of ,united ,states2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,nation's and inserting ,united ,states2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#h71 respectively2 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,united ,states farmland is a vital source of environmental services1 such as carbon sequestration2 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking 7b7 ,the and inserting the following3 7b7 ,purpose ,the 2 7,b7 by striking assure and inserting ensure2 and 7,c7 by inserting ,tribal1 after ,state12 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in each of paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 by striking the semicolon at the end of the paragraph and inserting a period2 7,b7 in each of paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#e7-- 7i7 by inserting a paragraph heading1 the text of which comprises the term defined in the paragraph2 and 7ii7 by striking the term and inserting ,the term2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#f71 respectively1 and moving all paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#a71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d71 respectively2 7,e7 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through defined as follows3 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,conversion ,the term conversion means-- 7,a7 the physical conversion of farmland to a nonagricultural use2 7,b7 the effective conversion of farmland as a consequence of physical conversion of adjacent farmland1 which threatens the continued viability of the land for agricultural use2 and 7,c7 a change in management of federally owned land historically used for agriculture to a nonagricultural use4 7#b7 ,farmland 7,a7 ,in general ,the term farmland includes-- 7i7 prime farmland described in subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 unique farmland described in subparagraph 7,c72 and 7iii7 farmland of statewide or local importance described in subparagraph 7,d74 2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,d77-- 7,i7 by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through is land in the first sentence and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,prime farmland ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77i71 prime farmland-- 7i7 means land 2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking the ,secretary4 ,prime farmland includes land that possesses the above characteristics and inserting the following3 the ,secretary2 7ii7 includes land that possesses the characteristics described in clause 7i7 2 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii7 7as so designated71 by striking timber4 ,it does not include and inserting the following3 timber2 and 7iii7 does not include 2 and 7,,iv7 in clause 7iii7 7as so designated71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,d77-- 7,i7 by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through that is used for in the first sentence and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,unique farmland 7i7 ,in general ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77ii71 unique farmland means land other than prime farmland that-- 7,i7 is suitable for 2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated7-- 7aa7 in subclause 7,i7 7as so designated71 by striking the ,secretary4 ,it has and inserting the following3 the ,secretary2 and 7,,ii7 has 2 and 7bb7 in subclause 7,,ii7 7as so designated71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,examples of such crops and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,crops described ,the crops referred to in clause 7i7 2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii7 7as so designated71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a period2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,d77-- 7,i7 by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through farmland1 other and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,farmland of statewide or local importance ,the farmland referred to in subparagraph 7,a77iii7 is farmland1 other 2 7,,ii7 by inserting and is suitable after local importance2 and 7,,iii7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period2 7,g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#c7 ,farmland of national significance ,the term farmland of national significance means farmland that is the most suitable for intensive crop and food production1 as determined by the ,secretary1 taking into consideration1 among other factors1 the physical and chemical characteristics of the farmland4 2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the first sentence-- 7,i7 by striking involve 7,a7 undertaking and inserting the following3 involve-- 7i7 undertaking 2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking 7,b7 acquiring and inserting the following3 7ii7 acquiring 2 7ii7 in clause 7ii7 7as so designated71 in the second sentence-- 7,i7 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a period2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term 2 and 7iii7 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through those in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so designated7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,federal program 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,federal program means any 2 and 7,i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,permanently protected farmland ,the term permanently protected farmland means farmland encumbered by a conservation easement that is-- 7,a7 held by the ,federal ,government1 a ,state or ,tribal government1 a unit of local government1 or a land conservation organization2 and 7,b7 for a term that is-- 7i7 perpetual2 or 7ii7 the maximum number of years allowed by ,state law4 4 7b7 ,farmland protection policy ,section #aeda of the ,agriculture and ,food ,act of #aiha 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dbjb7 is amended to read as follows3 #aeda4 ,farmland protection policy 7a7 ,in general ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that ,federal programs-- 7#a7 shall minimize the conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses2 and 7#b7 subject to subsection 7d71 shall not convert to nonagricultural uses farmland that-- 7,a7 is permanently protected farmland2 7,b7 has been defined and delineated by the ,secretary under subsection 7b77#a7 as farmland of national significance2 or 7,c7 has been defined and delineated by a ,state as significant to the ,state or a priority for inclusion in a ,state farmland protection program and for which the ,state has submitted a definition and delineation under subsection 7b77#b74 7b7 ,definition and delineation of land 7#a7 ,national significance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall define and delineate farmland of national significance4 7,b7 ,experts ,the ,secretary shall convene a group of experts1 including agronomists and soil scientists1 to assist the ,secretary in carrying out subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,state significance ,any ,state wishing to have farmland recognized under subsection 7a77#b77;,c7 shall provide to the ,secretary a definition and delineation of the farmland4 7c7 ,process and criteria 7#a7 ,process and criteria ,the ,secretary shall develop a process1 including criteria-- 7,a7 to determine the potential conversion of farmland as a consequence of any action or activity conducted through a ,federal program2 7,b7 7i7 to minimize the conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses2 or 7ii7 in the case of farmland identified under subsection 7a77#b71 to avoid conversion of the farmland to nonagricultural uses2 7,c7 to provide to the ,secretary notice regarding actions described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7,d7 that the ,secretary shall use to make determinations under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,use required ,each department1 agency1 independent commission1 and other unit of the ,federal ,government shall use the process and criteria developed under paragraph 7#a7 in carrying out a ,federal program4 7d7 ,exemption 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a77#b7 shall not apply if the ,secretary determines1 based on the process and criteria developed under subsection 7c77#a71 that converting farmland to nonagricultural uses cannot be avoided4 7#b7 ,minimization of conversion ,in a case in which the ,secretary makes a determination under paragraph 7#a71 the ,federal program shall minimize the conversion of farmland described in subsection 7a77#b7 to the maximum extent practicable4 7e7 ,information ,the ,secretary may make available to ,states1 units of local government1 individuals1 organizations1 and other units of the ,federal ,government information-- 7#a7 useful in restoring1 maintaining1 and improving the quantity and quality of farmland2 and 7#b7 concerning the location of permanently protected farmland4 7f7 ,assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide assistance to departments1 agencies1 independent commissions1 and other units of the ,federal ,government1 on request1 in using the process and criteria developed under subsection 7c77#a74 4 #djd4 ,agricultural conservation easement program ,section #abfe;,b of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c77iv71 by striking only2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,condition of assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receiving cost-share assistance under this section1 the owner of eligible land shall agree to have in place a conservation plan that addresses applicable resource concerns for the land subject to the easement1 including soil health and greenhouse gas emissions reduction1 not later than #c years after the date on which the easement is granted4 7,b7 ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs ,subparagraph 7,a7 may be satisfied by having in place a conservation plan developed or recognized by the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance1 if requested1 to assist in-- 7#a7 compliance with the terms and conditions of an easement2 and 7#b7 development and implementation of a conservation plan required under subsection 7b77#f71 including1 as applicable-- 7,a7 a conservation plan for highly erodible land required under subsection 7b77#d77;,c77iv72 and 7,b7 a comprehensive conservation plan developed pursuant to subsection 7e77#a74 7e7 ,financial assistance 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,enrollment in ,,csp ,at the sole option of the owner of the eligible land subject to an easement1 the ,secretary shall provide for the automatic enrollment of the eligible land subject to the easement in the conservation stewardship program established by subchapter ,b of chapter #d of subtitle ,d1 including financial assistance for the development of a comprehensive conservation plan under section #abdj,l7e71 if the person or entity farming the eligible land is otherwise eligible for the conservation stewardship program1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,determination of compliance ,in the case of eligible land enrolled in the conservation stewardship program pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall have the sole responsibility of determining compliance with the terms of the conservation stewardship program contract4 7,c7 ,funding ,funding received by an eligible entity pursuant to this paragraph shall not be considered in the calculation of costs under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,timing ,the owner of the eligible land subject to an easement may exercise the option under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 during the #c-year period beginning on the date on which the easement is granted4 4 ,v ,pasture-based livestock #eja4 ,animal raising claims ,the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,h ,animal raising claims #bih;,a4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,animal raising claim ,the term animal raising claim means a statement on the labeling of a meat food product or poultry product used in interstate commerce that references-- 7,a7 the manner in which the source animal for the meat food product or poultry product was raised1 including-- 7i7 production practices that were used1 such as living or raising conditions2 and 7ii7 the location or source where the source animal was born1 raised1 and processed2 or 7,b7 the breed of the source animal4 7#b7 ,meat food product ,the term meat food product has the meaning given the term in section #a of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja74 7#c7 ,poultry product ,the term poultry product has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dec74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service4 #bih;,b4 ,required verification process for animal raising claims 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to facilitate marketing1 truth in labeling1 and new economic opportunities for producers and businesses using animal raising claims4 7b7 ,standards and procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 after providing notice and an opportunity to comment1 and in a manner consistent with ,united ,states obligations under international agreements1 the ,secretary shall establish-- 7,a7 mandatory standards with respect to animal raising claims1 including the standards described in paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 procedures-- 7i7 to verify an animal raising claim prior to the use in commerce of any meat food product or poultry product bearing that claim2 and 7ii7 that are incorporated seamlessly with the labeling requirements under the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 and the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq472 and 7,c7 on-farm and supply chain auditing and verification procedures to ensure the truthfulness of animal raising claims4 7#b7 ,standards ,in developing and approving animal raising claim standards under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall include standards relating to-- 7,a7 diet claims1 including claims that the source animal was grass fed1 vegetarian fed1 or fed no animal byproducts2 7,b7 living and raising condition claims1 including claims that the source animal was cage free1 free range1 or pasture raised2 7,c7 antibiotic and hormone claims1 including claims that the source animal was raised without antibiotics1 had no hormones added1 or was raised without growth promotants2 7,d7 source claims that the source animal can be traced back to its farm of origin from birth to slaughter2 7,e7 age claims2 7,f7 animal welfare claims2 7,g7 environmental stewardship claims1 including greenhouse gas reduction and carbon sequestration claims2 7,h7 breed claims2 and 7,i7 any other claim that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,consistency with other laws ,the ,secretary shall ensure consistency between the animal raising claim standards established under this subsection and the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq47 and any rules or regulations implementing that ,act4 7c7 ,third-,party certification ,a producer of a meat food product or a poultry product may use an animal raising claim that is verified by a third party if-- 7#a7 the claim is consistent with standards established by the ,secretary under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 the procedures used by the third party to verify the claim1 and for any subsequent auditing1 are equivalent to the verification and auditing procedures established under subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,approval process ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall require that a producer seeking to make an animal raising claim shall submit to the ,secretary1 prior to using the label on the meat food product or poultry product that is the subject of the animal raising claim1 the following documentation to support the animal raising claim3 7#a7 ,a detailed written description explaining the controls used for ensuring that the animal raising claim is valid1 as applicable-- 7,a7 from birth to harvest2 or 7,b7 for the period of raising referenced in the animal raising claim4 7#b7 ,a signed and dated document describing the manner in which the source animals were raised4 7#c7 ,a written description of the product tracing and segregation mechanism used with respect to the applicable meat food product or poultry product from the time of slaughter of the source animal or further processing through the packaging and distribution of the meat food product or poultry product4 7#d7 ,a written description of the identification1 control1 and segregation of nonconforming animals or products4 7#e7 ,in the case of a meat food product or poultry product certified by a third party1 a current copy of the third-party certificate4 7e7 ,compliance requirements ,beginning on the date that is #c years after the date of enactment of this subtitle-- 7#a7 a person may sell or label a domestic meat food product or poultry product with an animal raising claim only if the animal raising claim and the meat food product or poultry product is in compliance with the standards established under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 an imported meat food product or poultry product may be sold or labeled with an animal raising claim if1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the animal raising claim and the meat food product or poultry product is in compliance with a verification program that provides safeguards and guidelines that are at least equivalent to the standards established under subsection 7b74 7f7 ,violations 7#a7 ,misuse of label ,any person that1 after notice and an opportunity to be heard1 is found by the ,secretary to have knowingly sold or labeled any meat food product or poultry product with an animal raising claim in violation of this subtitle1 including the standards and procedures established under subsection 7b71 shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than #aj1jjj4 7#b7 ,false statement ,any person that1 after notice and an opportunity to be heard1 is found by the ,secretary to have made to the ,secretary1 a ,federal or ,state official1 or a third-party certifier a false1 fraudulent1 or fictitious statement1 or to have concealed to1 hidden from1 falsified to1 or deceived the ,secretary1 official1 or certifier regarding a material fact1 with respect to an animal raising claim subject to the requirements of this subtitle1 shall be subject to a penalty described in section #ajja of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,effect on other laws ,nothing in this section alters the authority of the ,secretary under the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 or the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq474 #bih;,c4 ,applicability ,this subtitle shall only apply to meat food products and poultry products that are subject to labeling requirements under the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 or the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq474 #bih;,d4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this subtitle4 4 #ejb4 ,processing resilience grant program ,subtitle ,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baj;,b4 ,processing resilience grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a smaller establishment or very small establishment 7as those terms are defined in the final rule entitled #8,pathogen ,reduction2 ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,point 7,,haccp7 ,systems' 7#fa ,fed4 ,reg4 #cchjf 7,july #be1 #aiif7772 7,b7 a slaughtering or processing establishment subject to-- 7i7 a ,state meat inspection program pursuant to section #cja of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa72 or 7ii7 a ,state poultry product inspection program pursuant to section #e of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ded72 7,c7 a person engaging in custom operations that is exempt from inspection under-- 7i7 section #bc of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fbc72 or 7ii7 section #ae of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dfd72 and 7,d7 a person seeking-- 7i7 to establish and operate an establishment described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 or 7ii7 to engage in custom operations described in subparagraph 7,c74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall award competitive grants to eligible entities for activities to increase resiliency and diversification of the meat processing system1 including activities that-- 7,a7 support the health and safety of meat and poultry plant employees1 suppliers1 and customers2 7,b7 support increased processing capacity2 and 7,c7 otherwise support the resilience of the small meat and poultry processing sector4 7#b7 ,maximum amount ,the maximum amount of a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed #ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,duration ,the term of a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed #c years4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,applications for small grants ,the ,secretary shall establish a separate1 simplified application process for eligible entities applying for a grant under this section of not more than #ajj1jjj4 7#c7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any application for a grant under this section is-- 7,a7 simple and practicable2 7,b7 accessible online2 and 7,c7 available through local staff of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#d7 ,notice ,not later than #ad days before the date on which the ,secretary begins to accept applications under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall publish a notice of funding opportunity with respect to the grants available under this section4 7#e7 ,reapplication ,if an application of an eligible entity under this subsection is denied by the ,secretary1 the eligible entity may submit a revised application4 7#f7 ,priority ,in reviewing applications submitted under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to proposals that will-- 7,a7 increase farmer and rancher access to animal slaughter options within a #bjj-mile radius of the location of the farmer or rancher2 7,b7 support an eligible entity described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a72 or 7,c7 support an eligible entity that is a business enterprise owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals 7as defined in section #cjjb of the ,state ,small ,business ,credit ,initiative ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #egja774 7d7 ,use of grant ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to carry out activities in support of the purposes described in subsection 7b77#a71 including through-- 7#a7 the development and issuance of a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan for the eligible entity1 which may be developed by a consultant2 7#b7 the purchase or establishment1 as applicable1 of facilities1 equipment1 processes1 and operations necessary for the eligible entity to comply with applicable requirements under the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 or the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq472 7#c7 the purchase of cold storage1 equipment1 or transportation services2 7#d7 the purchase of temperature screening supplies1 testing for communicable diseases1 disinfectant1 sanitation systems1 hand washing stations1 and other sanitizing supplies2 7#e7 the purchase and decontamination of personal protective equipment2 7#f7 the construction or purchase of humane handling infrastructure1 including holding space for livestock prior to slaughter1 shade structures1 and knock box structures2 7#g7 7,a7 the purchase of software and computer equipment for record keeping1 production data1 ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points record review1 and facilitation of marketing and sales of products in a manner consistent with the social distancing guidelines of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 and 7,b7 the provision of guidelines and training relating to that software and computer equipment2 7#h7 the provision of staff time and training for implementing and monitoring health and safety procedures2 7#i7 the development of a feasibility study or business plan for1 or the carrying out of any other activity associated with1 establishing or expanding a small meat or poultry processing facility2 7#aj7 the purchase of equipment that enables the further use or value-added sale of coproducts or byproducts1 such as organs1 hides1 and other relevant products2 and 7#aa7 other activities associated with expanding or establishing an eligible entity described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,outreach ,during the period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary publishes the notice under subsection 7c77#d7 and ending on the date on which the ,secretary begins to accept applications under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary shall perform outreach to ,states and eligible entities relating to grants under this section4 7f7 ,federal share 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal share of the activities carried out using a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed-- 7,a7 #ij percent in the case of a grant in the amount of #ajj1jjj or less2 or 7,b7 #ge percent in the case of a grant in an amount greater than #ajj1jjj4 7#b7 ,fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf ,an eligible entity awarded a grant under this section during fiscal years #bjbe or #bjbf shall not be required to provide non-,federal matching funds with respect to the grant4 7g7 ,administration ,the promulgation of regulations under1 and administration of1 this section shall be made without regard to-- 7#a7 the notice and comment provisions of section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act74 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 4 #ejc4 ,conservation of private grazing land 7a7 ,purpose ,section #abdj,m7a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting conserving water and before improving2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 conserving and improving soil health and improving grazing system resilience in the face of climate change through advanced grazing management practices2 and 7#aj7 providing support for producers transitioning from confinement and feedlot systems or continuous grazing to managed grazing-based systems1 including support for pasture development and management4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #abdj,m7b77#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7b77#b77 is amended by striking hay land and inserting perennial hay land1 including silvopasture4 7c7 ,private grazing land conservation assistance ,section #abdj,m7c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and partnerships described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 after local conservation districts2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 planning and implementing regionally appropriate1 advanced grazing land management technologies to improve soil health and maximize carbon sequestration2 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c77iv71 by inserting through integrated strategies that include rotational and multispecies grazing1 integrated pest management1 and other ecological practices after brush encroachment problems2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking and at the end2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 assisting producers in transitioning from confinement or feedlot systems or continuous grazing to managed grazing-based systems1 including assistance in pasture development and management4 2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,program elements 7,a7 ,technical assistance and education ,personnel of the ,department trained in pasture and range management shall be made available under the program to deliver and coordinate technical assistance and education to owners and managers of private grazing land1 including owners and managers interested in developing new or improved pasture or grazing-based systems on the land of the owners and managers1 at the request of the owners and managers4 7,b7 ,partnerships ,in carrying out the program under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide research1 demonstration1 education 7including conferences1 workshops1 field days1 and trainings71 workforce training1 planning1 and outreach activities through partnerships with-- 7i7 land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7ii7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7iii7 ,tribal organizations4 7,c7 ,cooperative agreements 7i7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide funds on a competitive basis for cooperative agreements to regional1 ,state1 or local partnerships to use to conduct grazing land research1 demonstration1 education1 workforce training1 planning1 and outreach projects4 7ii7 ,duration ,grants made by partnerships under this subparagraph shall be for a period not to exceed #c years4 7iii7 ,limitation on indirect costs ,a partnership that receives funding under this subparagraph may not use more than #ae percent of the total cost of the project for the indirect costs of carrying out the project4 7iv7 ,priority ,a partnership that receives funding under this subparagraph shall give priority to projects that-- 7,i7 focus on sustainable grazing management systems and techniques that assist producers with multiple ecosystem services1 including climate change adaptation and mitigation2 and 7,,ii7 involve beginning farmers and ranchers1 socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers1 ,tribal producers1 or new graziers 7including ,state or federally registered apprenticeships74 4 7d7 ,grazing technical assistance training ,section #abdj,m of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,grazing technical assistance training ,in carrying out the program under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide funds to establish training programs to foster a new generation of technical assistance providers to support advanced grazing management4 4 7e7 ,funding ,section #abdj,m of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7 is amended by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 7#c7 ,cooperative agreements ,of the funds made available under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,secretary shall use not less than #hj percent to carry out subsection 7c77#b77;,c74 7#d7 ,technical assistance training ,of the funds made available under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,secretary shall use not more than #aj percent to carry out subsection 7d74 4 #ejd4 ,conservation reserve program 7a7 ,conservation reserve ,section #abca of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the #bjbc fiscal year and inserting fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 fiscal year #bjbf1 not more than #bh1jjj1jjj acres2 7,b7 fiscal year #bjbg1 not more than #bi1jjj1jjj acres2 7,c7 fiscal year #bjbh1 not more than #cj1jjj1jjj acres2 7,d7 fiscal year #bjbi1 not more than #ca1jjj1jjj acres2 and 7,e7 fiscal year #bjcj1 not more than #cb1jjj1jjj acres4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7ii77,,iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 the ,secretary shall enroll and maintain in the conservation reserve not fewer than #g1jjj1jjj acres of land described in subsection 7b77#c7 by ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 of which not fewer than #e1jjj1jjj acres shall be reserved for the pilot program established under section #abca;,c7c74 4 7b7 ,pilot programs ,section #abca;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;c7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,grassland #cj contracts 7#a7 ,enrollment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program to enroll land in the conservation reserve program through a #cj-year conservation reserve contract 7referred to in this subsection as a ,grassland #cj contract7 in accordance with this subsection4 7,b7 ,inclusion of acreage limitation ,for purposes of applying the limitations described in section #abca7;d77#a71 the ,secretary shall include acres of land enrolled under this subsection4 7#b7 ,eligible land ,eligible land for enrollment through a ,grassland #cj contract-- 7,a7 is land that is eligible to be enrolled in the conservation reserve program under the grasslands initiative described in section #abca7;d77#b72 and 7,b7 shall not be limited to land that is subject to a covered contract 7as defined in paragraph 7#c77;,a774 7#c7 ,conservation contract election 7,a7 ,definition of covered contract ,in this paragraph1 the term covered contract means a contract entered into under this subchapter that-- 7i7 expires on or after the date of enactment of this subsection2 and 7ii7 covers land enrolled in the conservation reserve program under the grasslands initiative described in section #abca7;d77#b74 7,b7 ,expiring contracts ,on the expiration of a covered contract1 an owner or operator party to the covered contract shall elect-- 7i7 not to reenroll the land under the contract2 7ii7 to offer to reenroll the land under the contract if the land remains eligible under the terms in effect as of the date of expiration2 or 7iii7 not to reenroll the land under the contract and to enroll that land through a ,grassland #cj contract under this subsection4 7,c7 ,unexpired contracts ,prior to the expiration of a covered contract1 an owner or operator party to the covered contract may elect to terminate the contract and to enroll that land through a ,grassland #cj contract under this subsection4 7#d7 ,term ,the term of a ,grassland #cj contract shall be #cj years4 7#e7 ,agreements ,to be eligible to enroll land in the conservation reserve program through a ,grassland #cj contract1 the owner of the land shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary-- 7,a7 to implement a conservation reserve plan developed for the land2 7,b7 to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and any related agreements2 and 7,c7 to temporarily suspend the base history for the land covered by the contract4 7#f7 ,conditions and terms 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,grassland #cj contract-- 7i7 shall include terms and conditions that promote sustainable grazing systems1 protect and enhance soil carbon levels1 and are compatible with wildlife habitat conservation1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 may include any additional provision that the ,secretary determines is appropriate to carry out this subsection or facilitate the practical administration of this subsection4 7,b7 ,violation ,on the violation of a term or condition of a ,grassland #cj contract1 the ,secretary may require the owner to refund all or part of any payments received by the owner under the conservation reserve program1 with interest on the payments1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,compatible uses ,land subject to a ,grassland #cj contract may be used for compatible economic uses1 including hunting and fishing1 if the use-- 7i7 is specifically permitted by the conservation reserve plan developed for the land2 and 7ii7 is consistent with the long-term protection and enhancement of the conservation resources for which the contract was established4 7#g7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,amount of payments ,the ,secretary shall provide payment under this subsection to an owner of land enrolled through a ,grassland #cj contract using #cj annual payments in an amount equal to the amount that would be used if the land were to be enrolled in the conservation reserve program under section #abca7;d77#b74 7,b7 ,form of payment ,compensation for a ,grassland #cj contract shall be provided by the ,secretary in the form of a cash payment in an amount determined under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall provide any annual payment obligation under subparagraph 7,a7 as early as practicable in each fiscal year4 7,d7 ,payments to others ,the ,secretary shall make a payment1 in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 in a manner as the ,secretary determines is fair and reasonable under the circumstances1 if an owner that is entitled to a payment under this section-- 7i7 dies2 7ii7 becomes incompetent2 7iii7 is succeeded by another person or entity that renders or completes the required performance2 or 7iv7 is otherwise unable to receive the payment4 7#h7 ,technical assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall assist owners in complying with the terms and conditions of a ,grassland #cj contract4 7,b7 ,contracts or agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into #a or more contracts with private entities or agreements with a ,state1 nongovernmental organization1 or ,indian ,tribe to carry out necessary maintenance of a ,grassland #cj contract if the ,secretary determines that the contract or agreement will advance the purposes of the conservation reserve program4 7#i7 ,administration 7,a7 ,conservation reserve plan ,the ,secretary shall develop a conservation reserve plan for any land subject to a ,grassland #cj contract1 which shall include practices and activities necessary to maintain1 protect1 and enhance the conservation value of the enrolled land1 including the protection and enhancement of soil carbon levels4 7,b7 ,delegation of contract administration 7i7 ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government agencies ,the ,secretary may delegate any of the management1 monitoring1 and enforcement responsibilities of the ,secretary under this subsection to other ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government agencies that have the appropriate authority1 expertise1 and resources necessary to carry out those delegated responsibilities4 7ii7 ,conservation organizations ,the ,secretary may delegate any management responsibilities of the ,secretary under this subsection to conservation organizations if the ,secretary determines the conservation organization has similar expertise and resources4 4 #eje4 ,alternative manure management program ,chapter #e of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb et seq47 7as amended by section #cjd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abdj,t4 ,alternative manure management program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,alternative manure management program ,the term alternative manure management program means the program established under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,covered management measure ,the term covered management measure means a dairy or livestock operation method that is used by an eligible producer to reduce baseline methane emissions and1 where applicable1 improve carbon sequestration on the operation of that eligible producer1 including the measures described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7f77#b74 7#c7 ,eligible producer ,the term eligible producer means a dairy or livestock producer that agrees to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by adopting at least #a covered management measure as an alternative or complement to anaerobic systems that capture methane emissions4 7#d7 ,pasture-based management ,the term pasture-based management means a dairy or livestock production system-- 7,a7 that eliminates or reduces the quantity of manure stored in anaerobic conditions2 and 7,b7 in which the animals spend all or a substantial portion of their time grazing on fields in which some or all of the manure is deposited and left in the field and decomposes aerobically4 7#e7 ,solid separation system ,the term solid separation system means a system designed to separate liquid components of manure from mineral and organic solid components of that manure4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an alternative manure management program to award contracts to eligible producers to support carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions reductions by implementing covered management measures4 7c7 ,submission of contract offers ,to be eligible to participate in the alternative manure management program1 an eligible producer shall submit to the ,secretary a contract offer that details any management measure to be used on the operation of the eligible producer4 7d7 ,cluster contract offers ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures under which-- 7#a7 groups of eligible producers may submit a joint contract offer for a shared composting facility2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall allocate payments to each eligible producer associated with a joint contract described in paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,evaluating applications 7#a7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall develop criteria for evaluating applications that will maximize-- 7,a7 carbon sequestration2 7,b7 greenhouse gas emissions reductions2 and 7,c7 the overall environmental and public health benefits4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding contracts under this section1 the ,secretary1 using criteria developed under paragraph 7#a71 shall give priority to contract offers that address air quality1 water quality1 or other public health concerns associated with dairy and livestock operations located near low-income or underserved communities4 7#c7 ,grouping ,the ,secretary may group and evaluate contract offers relative to other contract offers for similar farming operations4 7#d7 ,geographical diversity ,in awarding contracts under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure geographical diversity4 7f7 ,contract provisions 7#a7 ,term ,a contract awarded under this section shall have a term that does not exceed #c years4 7#b7 ,covered management measures ,each eligible producer requesting funding for a project under the alternative manure management program shall implement at least #a of the following management measures3 7,a7 ,with respect to pasture-based management-- 7i7 adopting pasture-based management2 7ii7 converting a non-pasture dairy or livestock operation to pasture-based management2 7iii7 increasing the amount of time livestock spend at pasture at an existing pasture operation2 or 7iv7 improving pasture-based management1 including transitioning to management-intensive rotational grazing 7as defined in section #abdj,l7d77#a774 7,b7 ,adopting alternative manure treatment and storage practices1 including-- 7i7 the installation of a compost-bedded pack barn that composts manure2 7ii7 the installation of slatted floor pit storage manure collection that is cleaned out at least once a month2 or 7iii7 other similar practices1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 7i7 ,in conjunction with #a or more management measures described in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 adopting a solid separation system2 7,,ii7 installing a new solid separation system that has a significantly higher separation efficiency than any existing solid separation system2 or 7,,iii7 developing or retrofitting a manure management system that primarily avoids wet handling infrastructure4 7ii7 ,the management measures referred to in clause 7i7 are the following3 7,i7 ,open solar drying or composting of manure onsite4 7,,ii7 ,solar drying in an enclosed environment4 7,,iii7 ,forced evaporation with natural-gas fueled dryers4 7,,iv7 ,storage of manure in unconfined piles or stacks4 7,v7 ,composting in an enclosed vessel1 with forced aeration and continuous mixing4 7,,vi7 ,composting in piles with forced aeration without mixing4 7,,vii7 ,composting in intensive windrows with regular turning for mixing and aeration4 7,,viii7 ,composting in passive windrows with infrequent turning for mixing and aeration4 7,,ix7 ,vermiculture or vermifiltration4 7,x7 ,other similar activities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,adopting scrape technologies1 in conjunction with #a of the management measures described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,x7 of subparagraph 7,c77ii74 7#c7 ,duties of eligible producers under contract ,to receive payments under the alternative manure management program1 an eligible producer shall-- 7,a7 implement #a or more covered management measures2 7,b7 supply information as required by the ,secretary to determine compliance with the requirements of the alternative manure management program2 and 7,c7 comply with such additional provisions as the ,secretary determines are necessary to carry out the alternative manure management program4 7g7 ,payments to eligible producers 7#a7 ,in general ,during each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 the ,secretary shall provide payments to eligible producers that enter into contracts with the ,secretary under the alternative manure management program4 7#b7 ,availability of payments ,payments provided to an eligible producer under this section may be used to implement #a or more covered management measures4 7#c7 ,payment amounts ,the ,secretary may provide a payment to an eligible producer under the alternative manure management program for an amount that is up to #ajj percent of the costs associated with planning1 design1 materials1 equipment1 installation1 labor1 management1 maintenance1 and training relating to implementing a covered management measure4 7#d7 ,limitation on payments ,a person or legal entity 7including a joint venture and a general partnership7 may not receive1 directly or indirectly1 payments under the program that exceed #hbe1jjj during any #e-year period4 7#e7 ,advanced payments ,the ,secretary shall provide not less than #ej percent of the amount of total payments to an eligible producer in advance for all costs relating to-- 7,a7 purchasing or contracting materials and equipment2 or 7,b7 any technical assistance provided by the ,secretary4 7h7 ,modification or termination of contracts 7#a7 ,voluntary ,the ,secretary may modify or terminate a contract entered into with an eligible producer under the alternative manure management program if-- 7,a7 the producer agrees to the modification or termination2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines that the modification or termination is in the public interest4 7#b7 ,involuntary ,the ,secretary may terminate a contract under the alternative manure management program if the ,secretary determines that the eligible producer violated the contract4 7i7 ,duties of ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 determine and publish factors for estimating the carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions reductions for each covered management measure described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,x7 of subsection 7f77#b77;,c77ii72 7#b7 assist an eligible producer in achieving the carbon sequestration1 greenhouse gas emissions reduction1 and other environmental and public health goals of the alternative manure management program plan by-- 7,a7 providing payments for developing and implementing #a or more covered management measures1 as appropriate2 and 7,b7 providing that eligible producer with information1 technical assistance1 and training to aid in implementation of the covered management measures2 and 7#c7 7,a7 review the adequacy of existing conservation practice standards for supporting the covered management measures2 and 7,b7 if necessary-- 7i7 revise existing conservation practice standards2 and 7ii7 develop new conservation practice standards4 7j7 ,technical assistance ,in providing technical assistance under the alternative manure management program1 the ,secretary shall apply sections #abda7;c7 and #abdb1 except that the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 apportion not more than #ae percent of the total funding available for the alternative manure management program for the provision of technical assistance2 and 7#b7 enter into cooperative agreements with third-party providers with relevant expertise in the covered management measures to ensure adequate technical services are available to alternative manure management program applicants4 7k7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use the funds1 facilities1 and authorities of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to carry out the alternative manure management program 7including the provision of technical assistance described in subsection 7j77 using #a1ejj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 7#b7 ,reservations of funds ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 use a majority of the funds made available by paragraph 7#a7 for contract offers from small- and mid-sized dairy and livestock operations1 including-- 7,a7 beginning farmers or ranchers2 7,b7 limited resource farmers and ranchers2 and 7,c7 socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers4 4 ,,vi ,on-farm renewable energy #fja4 ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program ,section #ijjg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking and renewable energy development and inserting 1 renewable energy development1 and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding that reduce greenhouse gas emissions before the period at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 a nonprofit corporation2 7,f7 an agricultural cooperative or producer group2 and 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,d71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 including greenhouse gas emissions reductions2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 agricultural processors1 after agricultural producers2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 assisting in the development of feasibility studies and plans for implementing recommendations provided under subparagraph 7,b74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i71 by inserting 1 agricultural processors1 after agricultural producers2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 carbon accounting assessments developed under subsection 7d7 with respect to the renewable energy system to be installed or the energy efficiency upgrade to be undertaken2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,the amount and all that follows through #be percent and inserting ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,f71 the amount of a grant under this subsection shall not exceed #ej percent2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively2 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,maximum percentage of loan guarantee ,the portion of a loan that the ,secretary may guarantee under this section shall be-- 7i7 in the case of a loan in an amount equal to not less than #a1jjj1jjj1 #hj percent of the principal amount of the loan2 and 7ii7 in the case of a loan in an amount equal to less than #a1jjj1jjj1 #ij percent of the principal amount of the loan4 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7h72 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,underserved producers ,the amount of a grant provided under this subsection to an agricultural producer that is a beginning farmer or rancher1 a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher1 or a veteran farmer or rancher 7as those terms are defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a777 shall not exceed #ge percent of the cost of the activity funded by the grant4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,preapproved technologies ,in order to streamline the adoption of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements1 the ,secretary shall develop a streamlined application process for projects using preapproved products and technologies included on the list described in paragraph 7#e74 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,preapproved list ,the ,secretary shall1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbf-- 7,a7 develop a list of preapproved technologies and products for purposes of paragraph 7#d77;,f72 and 7,b7 update that list every #b fiscal years4 7#f7 ,priority ,in making grants or loan guarantees under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to proposed projects that use technologies-- 7,a7 with a substantially low carbon footprint2 or 7,b7 that would result in significant net decreases of greenhouse gas emissions1 as determined by the ,secretary using the carbon accounting assessments developed under subsection 7d74 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7f71 7g71 and 7h71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,carbon accounting 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,resilience ,act of #bjbe1 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,national ,renewable ,energy ,laboratory1 shall develop carbon accounting assessments for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency upgrades 7including technologies on the list described in subsection 7c77#e77;,a7 and technologies described in subsection 7h77#e77;,a77 supported by assistance provided under this section4 7#b7 ,methodologies ,in developing the carbon accounting assessments under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 create accurate methodologies for assigning greenhouse gas emission values1 including land use change4 7#c7 ,program guidance ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 use the carbon accounting assessments developed under paragraph 7#a7 as guides in carrying out this section4 7e7 ,regional demonstration projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out regional demonstration projects that incentivize agricultural producers to reduce their carbon footprint or overall carbon equivalent emissions to the maximum extent practicable through the use of energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems4 7#b7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall publish the results of the regional demonstration projects carried out under paragraph 7#a74 2 7#f7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and technical assistance after ,outreach2 7,b7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall and inserting ,using funds made available under subsection 7h77#d71 the ,secretary shall2 7,c7 by inserting and technical assistance after outreach2 and 7,d7 by inserting or provided1 as applicable1 after conducted2 7#g7 in subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subsection 7f7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7h72 and 7#h7 in subsection 7h7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbe2 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,c7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,d7 #cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7,e7 #djj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi and each fiscal year thereafter4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking become available and inserting be used2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,administrative expenses ,of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use not more than #h percent for administrative expenses4 7#e7 ,reservation of funds ,of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary may reserve-- 7,a7 not more than #ae percent to provide grants under subsection 7c7 to support the adoption of underutilized but proven commercial technologies2 and 7,b7 not more than #e percent to carry out subsection 7e74 4 #fjb4 ,agrivoltaic systems 7a7 ,definition of agrivoltaic system ,in this section1 the term agrivoltaic system means a system under which solar energy production and agricultural production1 including crop or animal production or apiculture1 occurs in an integrated manner on the same piece of land4 7b7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study of agrivoltaic systems that shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the compatibility of different species of livestock with different agrivoltaic system designs1 including-- 7i7 the optimal height of and distance between solar panels for-- 7,i7 livestock grazing2 and 7,,ii7 shade for livestock2 7ii7 manure management considerations2 7iii7 fencing requirements2 and 7iv7 other animal handling considerations2 7,b7 an assessment of animal breeding research needs with respect to beneficial and compatible characteristics and behaviors of different species of grazing animals in agrivoltaic systems2 7,c7 an assessment of the compatibility of different crop types with different agrivoltaic system designs1 including-- 7i7 the optimal height of and distance between solar panels for-- 7,i7 plant shading2 and 7,,ii7 farm equipment use2 7ii7 the impact on crop yield2 and 7iii7 market opportunities to sell crops at a premium price2 7,d7 an assessment of plant breeding research needs with respect to beneficial and compatible characteristics of different crops1 including specialty and perennial crops1 in agrivoltaic systems2 7,e7 a risk-benefit analysis of agrivoltaic systems in different regions of the ,united ,states1 including a comparison between the total greenhouse gas impact of agrivoltaic systems and solar energy systems that displace agricultural production2 7,f7 an assessment of the types of agricultural land best suited and worst suited for agrivoltaic systems2 7,g7 an assessment of how to best develop agrivoltaic systems on a national and local scale consistent with-- 7i7 maintaining or increasing agricultural production2 7ii7 increasing agricultural resilience2 7iii7 retaining prime farmland2 7iv7 increasing economic opportunities in farming and rural communities2 7v7 reducing nonfarmer ownership of farmland2 and 7vi7 enhancing biodiversity2 7,h7 an assessment of the unique risk management and crop insurance needs of agrivoltaic systems2 7,i7 an assessment of the means by which ,federal procurement of agricultural products could help build a market for agricultural products from farms with agrivoltaic systems2 and 7,j7 an assessment of the means by which ,federal agricultural conservation programs1 renewable energy programs1 and investment tax credits can better support agrivoltaic systems4 7#b7 #e-year plan ,based on the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall develop a #e-year plan for using the research1 extension1 outreach1 conservation1 and renewable energy activities of the ,department of ,agriculture to better support agrivoltaic systems that do not displace agricultural production4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,agrivoltaic system research and demonstration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,research ,service and in coordination with the relevant research programs of the ,department of ,energy1 shall establish and maintain a network of research and demonstration sites operated by the ,agricultural ,research ,service to investigate and demonstrate agrivoltaic systems in multiple regions of the ,united ,states1 including arid1 semiarid1 and wet agricultural zones1 that-- 7,a7 increase agricultural productivity and profitability2 7,b7 enhance agricultural resilience and the capacity to mitigate and adapt to climate change2 7,c7 protect biodiversity2 and 7,d7 increase economic opportunities in farming and rural communities4 7#b7 ,coordination ,in establishing and maintaining the network described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall collaborate with the ,climate ,hubs of the ,department of ,agriculture to share research findings and translate those findings into educational1 outreach1 and technical assistance materials for agricultural producers4 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf and each fiscal year thereafter4 #fjc4 ,ag,s,t,a,r program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall maintain the program known as the ,ag,s,t,a,r program within the ,department of ,agriculture1 under which the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 support the use of anaerobic digestion in the agricultural sector to reduce methane emissions from livestock waste2 7#b7 conduct outreach1 education1 and training relating to anaerobic digestion of livestock waste2 7#c7 provide technical and regulatory assistance relating to anaerobic digestion of livestock waste to stakeholders1 including farmers and ranchers1 with respect to issues including-- 7,a7 permitting2 7,b7 codigestion of multiple organic wastes in one digester2 and 7,c7 interconnection to physically link a digester to the electrical power grid2 7#d7 promote centralized1 multifarm digesters that use livestock waste from more than #a farm or ranch2 7#e7 collect and report data relating to anaerobic digestion of livestock waste2 and 7#f7 maintain a database of on-farm anaerobic digester projects in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,transition from ,,epa 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall take such steps as are necessary to provide for an orderly transition of the activities carried out under the ,ag,s,t,a,r program by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to be carried out by the ,secretary1 in accordance with subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,deadline ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall finish carrying out paragraph 7#a7 by not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 such that the ,secretary has sole jurisdiction of the ,ag,s,t,a,r program by that date4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall carry out the ,ag,s,t,a,r program through the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service-- 7#a7 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and other ,federal agencies as necessary2 and 7#b7 in partnership with the ,climate ,hubs1 cooperative extension services1 and agencies of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out the ,ag,s,t,a,r program not more than #e1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 ,,vii ,food loss and waste ,a ,food date labeling #gja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,administering ,secretaries ,the term administering ,secretaries means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to any product that is-- 7i7 under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7ii7 7,i7 a poultry product 7as defined in section #d of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dec772 7,,ii7 a meat food product 7as defined in section #a of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja772 or 7,,iii7 an egg product 7as defined in section #d of the ,egg ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcc772 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 with respect to any product that is-- 7i7 under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services2 and 7ii7 a food 7as defined in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba774 7#b7 ,discard date phrase ,the term discard date phrase means a phrase voluntarily printed on food packaging that signifies the end of the estimated period of shelf life under any stated storage conditions1 after which the entity responsible for the food label advises the product not be consumed4 7#c7 ,quality date phrase ,the term quality date phrase means a phrase voluntarily printed on food packaging that is intended to communicate the date on which-- 7,a7 the quality of the product may begin to deteriorate2 but 7,b7 the product remains apparently wholesome food 7as defined in subsection 7b7 of the ,bill ,emerson ,good ,samaritan ,food ,donation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agia7;b7774 #gjb4 ,quality date phrases and discard date phrases 7a7 ,quality date phrases 7#a7 ,in general ,if a quality date phrase is included on food packaging1 the quality date phrase shall be preceded by the uniform quality date phrase label described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,uniform quality date phrase label ,the uniform quality date phrase label under this paragraph shall be ,,best ,if ,used ,by or1 if permissible under subsection 7c77#c71 the standard abbreviation of ,,bb1 unless and until the administering ,secretaries1 acting in coordination1 specify through rulemaking another uniform phrase to be used for purposes of complying with paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,option of labeler ,the decision regarding whether to include a quality date phrase on food packaging1 and which foods should be so labeled1 shall be at the discretion of the entity responsible for the food label4 7b7 ,discard date phrases 7#a7 ,in general ,if a discard date phrase is included on food packaging1 the discard date phrase shall be preceded by the uniform discard date phrase label described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,uniform discard date phrase label ,the uniform discard date phrase label under this paragraph shall be ,,use ,by or1 if permissible under subsection 7c77#c71 the standard abbreviation of ,,ub1 unless and until the administering ,secretaries1 acting in coordination1 specify through rulemaking another uniform phrase to be used for purposes of complying with paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,option of labeler ,the decision regarding whether to include a discard date phrase on food packaging1 and which foods should be so labeled1 shall be at the discretion of the entity responsible for the food label4 7c7 ,quality date phrase and discard date phrase labeling 7#a7 ,in general ,the quality date phrase or discard date phrase1 as applicable1 shall be-- 7,a7 in single1 easy-to-read type style2 and 7,b7 located in a conspicuous and prominent place on the food label or elsewhere on the food packaging4 7#b7 ,date format ,the format for a quality date or discard date that follows the quality date phrase or discard date phrase1 as applicable1 shall be stated in terms of-- 7,a7 month and year2 or 7,b7 as appropriate1 month1 day1 and year4 7#c7 ,abbreviations ,a standard abbreviation of ,,bb and ,,ub for the quality date phrase and discard date phrase1 respectively1 may be used only if the food packaging is too small to include the uniform phrase described in subsection 7a77#b7 or 7b77#b71 as applicable4 7#d7 ,use of technologies and additional labels 7,a7 ,in general ,the labeling required under this subsection may use time-temperature indicator labels1 ,,qr codes1 smart labels1 or similar technology1 in addition to the uniform phrase described in subsection 7a77#b7 or 7b77#b71 as applicable4 7,b7 ,effect ,nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title prohibits or restricts the use of a technology or label described in subparagraph 7,a7 in lieu of the uniform phrase described in subsection 7a77#b7 or 7b77#b71 as applicable4 7#e7 ,freeze by ,an entity responsible for a food label may add or ,freeze ,by following a uniform quality date phrase or discard date phrase4 7d7 ,education ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the administering ,secretaries1 acting in coordination1 shall provide consumer education and outreach on the meaning of quality date phrases and discard date phrases on food packaging4 7e7 ,effect2 preemption 7#a7 ,effect on sale or donation of foods ,nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title prohibits any ,state or political subdivision of a ,state from establishing or continuing in effect any requirement that prohibits the sale or donation of foods based on passage of the applicable discard date4 7#b7 ,effect on infant formula ,this title and the amendments made by this title shall not-- 7,a7 apply to infant formula 7as defined in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba772 or 7,b7 affect the requirements relating to infant formula established under section #dab of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cej;a7 or any other applicable provision of law4 7#c7 ,preemption ,no ,state or political subdivision of a ,state may establish or continue in effect any requirement that-- 7,a7 relates to the inclusion in food labeling of a quality date phrase or a discard date phrase that is different from1 in addition to1 or otherwise not identical with1 the requirements of this title and the amendments made by this title2 or 7,b7 prohibits the sale or donation of foods based on passage of the applicable quality date4 7#d7 ,enforcement ,the administering ,secretaries1 acting jointly and in consultation with the ,federal ,trade ,commission1 shall ensure that the uniform quality date phrase label and uniform discard date phrase label are standardized across all food products4 7#e7 ,savings provision ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#c71 nothing in this title1 any amendment made by this title1 or any standard or requirement imposed pursuant to this title preempts1 displaces1 or supplants-- 7,a7 any ,state or ,federal common law or common law right2 or 7,b7 any ,state or ,federal law creating a remedy for civil relief1 including the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #da et seq474 7#f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection-- 7,a7 authorizes the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to require that a food be labeled for quality standards1 or with a discard date1 as described in subsections 7a7 and 7b72 or 7,b7 preempts a ,state from establishing a requirement that a quality date1 discard date1 or a timeline of quality shall be included on a food label1 subject to the condition that the requirement shall comply with the uniform quality date phrase or discard date phrase described in subsection 7a77#b7 or 7b77#b71 respectively4 #gjc4 ,misbranding 7a7 ,,fda violations ,section #djc of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7z7 ,if the label bears a quality date phrase or discard date phrase 7as those terms are defined in section #gja of the ,agriculture ,resilience ,act of #bjbe7 that is in violation of section #gjb of that ,act4 4 7b7 ,poultry products ,section #d7;h7 of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dec7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 if the label bears a quality date phrase or discard date phrase 7as those terms are defined in section #gja of the ,agriculture ,resilience ,act of #bjbe7 that is in violation of section #gjb of that ,act4 4 7c7 ,meat products ,section #a7n7 of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja7n77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 if the label bears a quality date phrase or discard date phrase 7as those terms are defined in section #gja of the ,agriculture ,resilience ,act of #bjbe7 that is in violation of section #gjb of that ,act4 4 7d7 ,egg products ,section #g7;b7 of the ,egg ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcf7;b77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by inserting or if the label bears a quality date phrase or discard date phrase 7as those terms are defined in section #gja of the ,agriculture ,resilience ,act of #bjbe7 that is in violation of section #gjb of that ,act before the period at the end4 #gjd4 ,regulations ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the administering ,secretaries1 acting in coordination1 shall promulgate final regulations for carrying out this title and the amendments made by this title4 #gje4 ,delayed applicability ,this title and the amendments made by this title shall apply only with respect to food products that are labeled on or after the date that is #b years after the date of promulgation of final regulations pursuant to section #gjd4 ,b ,other provisions #gaa4 ,composting as conservation practice 7a7 ,conservation standards and requirements ,section #abda7;j7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;j77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,composting as conservation practice and activity 7,a7 ,definition of composting 7i7 ,in general ,in this paragraph1 the term composting means-- 7,i7 an activity 7including an activity that does not require the use of a composting facility7 to produce compost from organic waste that is-- 7aa7 generated on a farm2 or 7bb7 brought to a farm from a nearby community and used to produce compost on that farm2 and 7,,ii7 the use and active management of compost on a farm1 in accordance with any applicable ,federal1 ,state1 or local law1 to improve water retention and soil health4 7ii7 ,determination of nearby communities ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall issue regulations for determining whether a community is nearby for purposes of clause 7i77,i77bb71 which shall ensure that bringing organic waste from the community to the farm to produce compost results in a net reduction of greenhouse gas emissions4 7,b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall provide1 by regulation1 that composting is a conservation practice and a conservation activity for the purposes of this title4 4 7b7 ,conservation stewardship program ,section #abdj;,i7#b77;,b77i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#ba7b77;,b77i77 is amended by inserting and composting 7as defined in section #abda7;j77#b77 after agriculture drainage management systems4 7c7 ,environmental quality incentives program ,section #abdj;,a7#f77;,a77ii7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#a7f77;,a77ii77 is amended by inserting 1 including composting 7as defined in section #abda7;j77#b77 before the semicolon at the end4 7d7 ,delivery of technical assistance ,section #abdb7;h7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;h77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,development of composting practice standard ,in addition to conducting a review under this subsection of any composting facilities practice standard established before the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a composting practice standard under the process developed under paragraph 7#c74 4 #gab4 ,amendments to ,federal ,food ,donation ,act 7a7 ,purpose ,section #b of the ,federal ,food ,donation ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdg2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #agib note7 is amended by striking encourage and inserting require4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,federal ,food ,donation ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdg2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #agib note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #b7;b7 and inserting subsection 7b72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,executive agency ,the term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section #acc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7c7 ,report on food waste by certain ,federal contractors ,section #d of the ,federal ,food ,donation ,act of #bjjh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agib7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,revision of ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,resilience ,act of #bjbe1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation issued in accordance with section #aaba of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be revised to provide that1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 all contracts greater than #aj1jjj for the provision1 service1 or sale of food in the ,united ,states1 or for the lease or rental of ,federal property to a private entity for events at which food is provided in the ,united ,states1 shall include a clause that-- 7,a7 requires the donation of excess1 apparently wholesome food to nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to food-insecure people in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 states the terms and conditions described in subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 requires the submission of a report1 annually if applicable-- 7i7 in a form and manner specified by the executive agency awarding the contract2 and 7ii7 that describes1 for each month of performance of the contract during the period covered by the report1 the weight of apparently wholesome food that was disposed of pursuant to the contract by-- 7,i7 donation1 organized by the name of the organization receiving the food2 7,,ii7 composting or other recycling2 or 7,,iii7 discarding1 organized by the reason that the food was discarded4 7#b7 ,exception ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a contract with an executive agency that has issued a regulation in effect on the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,resilience ,act of #bjbe that prohibits a donation described in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,application to ,congress 7#a7 ,contracts ,this ,act shall apply to the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 and to contracts entered into by the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 in the same manner and to the same extent as this ,act applies to an executive agency and contracts entered into by an executive agency pursuant to this ,act4 7#b7 ,administration ,for purposes of carrying out paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,senate shall be considered to be the head of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,chief ,administrative ,officer of the ,house of ,representatives shall be considered to be the head of the ,house of ,representatives4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report to ,,omb ,not later than #cj days after the date on which an executive agency receives a report described in subsection 7a77#a77;,c71 the executive agency shall submit a copy of the report to the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit to ,congress an annual report aggregating the information in the reports received under paragraph 7#a7 during the year covered by the annual report4 4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,the ,federal ,food ,donation ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdg2 #abb ,stat4 #bcad7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #e4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,agriculture to carry out this ,act #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #gac4 ,grants for composting and anaerobic digestion food waste-to-energy projects 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,g of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #figa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gjaa4 ,grants for composting and anaerobic digestion food waste-to-energy projects 7a7 ,definition of ,state ,in this section1 the term ,state means-- 7#a7 each of the several ,states2 7#b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7#c7 each territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 each federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 7b7 ,grants ,the ,administrator shall establish a grant program to award grants to ,states eligible to receive the grants under subsection 7c77#a7 to construct large-scale composting or anaerobic digestion food waste-to-energy projects4 7c7 ,eligible ,states 7#a7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 a ,state shall-- 7,a7 have in effect a plan to limit the quantity of food waste that may be disposed of in landfills in the ,state2 and 7,b7 provide to the ,administrator-- 7i7 a written commitment that the ,state has read and agrees to comply with the ,food ,recovery ,hierarchy of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 particularly as applied to apparently wholesome food 7as defined in subsection 7b7 of the ,bill ,emerson ,good ,samaritan ,food ,donation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agia7;b777 that may be provided to1 or received by1 the ,state2 and 7ii7 a written end-product recycling plan that provides for the beneficial use of the material resulting from any anaerobic digestion food waste-to-energy operation with respect to which the grant is made1 in a manner that meets all applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws that protect human health and the environment4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a grant under subsection 7b7 may not be used for an anaerobic digester that uses solely manure as undigested biomass4 7#c7 ,preference ,the ,administrator shall give preference to grants under subsection 7b7 for anaerobic digesters that use primarily nonedible food1 crop waste1 or nonedible food and crop waste as undigested biomass4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fija et seq47 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjaj the following3 ,sec4 #gjaa4 ,grants for composting and anaerobic digestion food waste-to-energy projects4 4 #gad4 ,school food waste reduction grant program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ah of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi7 is amended by inserting before subsection 7b7 the following3 7a7 ,school food waste reduction grant program 7#a7 ,definition of eligible local educational agency ,in this subsection1 the term eligible local educational agency means a local educational agency that participates in-- 7,a7 the school lunch program under this ,act2 or 7,b7 the school breakfast program established under section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc74 7#b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program to make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement1 prevention1 education1 and reduction projects4 7#c7 ,regional balance ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure-- 7,a7 that a grant is awarded to an eligible local educational agency in each region served by the ,administrator of the ,food and ,nutrition ,service2 and 7,b7 equitable treatment of rural1 urban1 and ,tribal communities4 7#d7 ,grants 7,a7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible local educational agency shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,priority ,in making grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible local educational agency that demonstrates in the application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 that the grant will be used-- 7i7 to carry out experiential education activities that encourage children enrolled in the eligible local educational agency to participate in food waste measurement and education2 7ii7 to prioritize the best use of food in accordance with the ,wasted ,food ,scale published by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7iii7 with respect to food waste prevention and reduction1 to collaborate with other eligible local educational agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 food service employees1 local health departments1 school administrations1 nongovernmental and community-based organizations1 and other community partners2 7iv7 to establish a food waste measurement1 prevention1 and reduction project with long-term sustainability2 and 7v7 to evaluate the activities described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 and make evaluation plans4 7,c7 ,use of funds ,an eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant to carry out #a or more of the following activities3 7i7 ,planning a food waste measurement1 prevention1 and reduction project4 7ii7 ,implementing a food waste measurement1 prevention1 and reduction project4 7iii7 ,providing training to support a food waste measurement1 prevention1 and reduction project4 7iv7 ,purchasing refrigeration or storage equipment to support a food waste measurement1 prevention1 and reduction project4 7v7 ,offering food waste education to students enrolled in the eligible local educational agency4 7,d7 ,cost sharing 7i7 ,in general ,the amount of a grant provided under this subsection shall not exceed #ge percent of the total cost of the project for which the grant is provided4 7ii7 ,non-,federal share ,an eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this subsection shall use non-,federal funds in the form of cash or in-kind contributions1 including facilities1 equipment1 or services provided by ,state and local governments1 nonprofit organizations1 and private sources1 to pay for the remaining cost of the project for which the grant is provided4 7#e7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,cooperation ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection1 each eligible local educational agency shall agree to cooperate in an evaluation by the ,secretary of the project carried out by the eligible local educational agency as part of the evaluation conducted by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,periodic evaluation ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,resilience ,act of #bjbe1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall evaluate the grants provided under this subsection during the preceding #b-year period1 including-- 7i7 the amount of ,federal funds used to award those grants2 and 7ii7 an evaluation of the outcomes of the projects carried out using those grants4 7,c7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the results of each evaluation carried out under subparagraph 7,b74 4 7b7 ,technical assistance ,section #ba7;b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi;b-#a7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 food waste measurement1 prevention1 and reduction4 4 #gae4 ,support for national media campaigns to decrease incidence of food waste 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall support national media campaigns to decrease the incidence of food waste4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 #gaf4 ,food ,waste ,research ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,liaison ,the term ,liaison means the ,food ,loss and ,waste ,reduction ,liaison of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,food ,waste ,research ,program established under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,regional partner institution ,the term regional partner institution means an institution selected under subsection 7d74 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,liaison1 acting in partnership with the regional partner institutions1 shall establish and carry out a program1 to be known as the ,food ,waste ,research ,program4 7c7 ,program requirements 7#a7 ,duties ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,liaison1 in partnership with the regional partner institutions1 shall-- 7,a7 plan1 conduct1 and arrange for public research1 data1 education1 and recommendations within the areas of study described in paragraph 7#b71 as those areas relate to food waste reduction and food recovery issues nationwide1 regionally1 and locally2 7,b7 carry out activities under the ,program in a variety of regions of the ,united ,states1 to be identified and categorized by the ,liaison based on the specific food recovery and food waste reduction issues of those regions2 7,c7 identify areas to increase efficiency in the allocation of resources and the coordination1 cooperation1 and consolidation of efforts with respect to local1 statewide1 ,tribal1 regional1 and ,federal food recovery and food waste reduction efforts2 7,d7 create a ,program website1 in accordance with paragraph 7#d71 to disseminate information to the public2 and 7,e7 collaborate with other institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations in the regions selected by the ,liaison that have demonstrated capability for research1 information dissemination1 and professional training in order to develop regional networks that are knowledgeable in food waste reduction issues4 7#b7 ,areas of study ,the areas of study referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 are the following3 7,a7 ,reducing the volume of surplus food produced4 7,b7 ,using excess food to feed individuals in need1 including through the use of donations of surplus food4 7,c7 ,diverting food unusable for purposes described in subparagraph 7,b7 to feed animals4 7,d7 ,using food waste to create renewable energy sources4 7,e7 ,composting food waste to create nutrient-rich soil4 7,f7 ,diminishing the deposits of food waste in landfills and reducing the incineration of food waste4 7#c7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,liaison may make funds available under the ,program to improve the capacities and facilities of the regional partner institutions to a level that meets the requirements of the role of a regional partner institution4 7,b7 ,plan ,a regional partner institution may not receive any funding for any facility upgrade under subparagraph 7,a71 unless-- 7i7 the regional partner institution submits to the ,liaison a plan detailing the type of facility construction or improvements to take place 7including any land acquisition1 engineering1 design1 and staffing and equipment needs1 in addition to other information as required by the ,liaison72 and 7ii7 the ,liaison approves the plan4 7,c7 ,non-,federal share 7i7 ,facility improvement ,a regional partner institution shall be required to provide at least a #bj-percent non-,federal cost-share for any facility improvement or construction project carried out by the regional partner institution under the ,program4 7ii7 ,operating expenses ,a regional partner institution shall be required to provide at least a #cj-percent non-,federal cost-share for all ,program operating expenses of the regional partner institution4 7,d7 ,wage rate requirements ,a construction activity carried out pursuant to this subsection shall meet ,federal prevailing wage requirements as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of part ,a of subtitle ,,ii of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,davis-,bacon ,act74 7#d7 ,website ,the ,liaison shall establish a ,program website1 which shall contain at least the following information with respect to the ,program3 7,a7 ,key findings and best practices4 7,b7 ,a list of collaborations and partnerships4 7,c7 ,annual reports and other pertinent information relating to ,program duties4 7,d7 ,the location and contact information for the regional partner institutions4 7,e7 ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and regionally specific public research1 data1 education1 and policy recommendations1 to be updated in a timely manner with new information4 7,f7 ,tools for tracking reduction efforts and measuring food waste production4 7d7 ,selection of regional partner institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,liaison shall select #e regional partner institutions to assist the ,liaison in carrying out the ,program4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,liaison shall select under paragraph 7#a7 institutions of higher education that-- 7,a7 have a focus or expertise in at least #a area of study described in subsection 7c77#b72 7,b7 have the ability to plan1 conduct1 and arrange for public research1 data1 education1 and recommendations related to food waste reduction and the areas of study described in subsection 7c77#b72 7,c7 can assist the ,liaison in fulfilling the duties described in subsection 7c77#a72 7,d7 can contribute the required non-,federal funding to maintain a regional partner institution center2 and 7,e7 satisfy any other criteria determined by the ,liaison4 7#c7 ,eligible subawardees ,a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government1 local educational agency1 agricultural or commodity organization1 farmer1 or other organization focused on food waste prevention may serve as an eligible subawardee of a regional partner institution if the entity meets the requirements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,employment status ,a member of a regional partner institution shall not be considered to be a ,federal employee for any purpose4 7e7 ,collaboration ,the ,liaison1 in conjunction with the #e regional partner institutions1 shall collaborate regarding1 and share1 best practices relating to regional1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and locally specific food waste and food waste reduction issues with-- 7#a7 ,state and county governments2 7#b7 ,tribal governments2 7#c7 units of local government2 7#d7 local educational entities2 7#e7 institutions of higher education2 7#f7 agricultural and commodity organizations2 7#g7 farmers2 and 7#h7 organizations focused on food waste prevention4 7f7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,regional partner institutions 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 each regional partnership institution shall submit to the ,liaison a report describing the activities1 partnerships1 collaborations1 ,federal policy recommendations1 previous and continuing budgets1 findings1 and any other applicable information carried out by the regional partnership institution during the preceding year under the ,program4 7,b7 ,review ,the ,liaison shall review the annual reports submitted by regional partner institutions under subparagraph 7,a7 to ensure that-- 7i7 funds are being used efficiently according to the duties of the ,program2 and 7ii7 the ,program is producing usable public research1 data1 education1 and recommendations relating to food waste and food waste reduction issues4 7#b7 ,liaison ,not later than #ae months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,liaison shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and publish on the ,program website1 an annual report containing a compilation of the activities1 partnerships1 collaborations1 ,federal policy recommendations1 previous and continuing budgets1 findings1 and any other applicable information relating to the ,program with respect to the period covered by the report4