# 119-s-2727: A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.

119-s-2727, A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2727
- Congress: 119
- Title: A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-04
- Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-01

## Summary

**Agriculture workforce training grants** would link colleges and career schools with farms, agribusinesses, and nonprofits to build internships, apprenticeships, and employer-led curricula that prepare students for agriculture jobs. The bill would authorize the Secretary, through the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, to award grants to eligible institutions and would require implementation by January 31, 2026. - Students: Enrolled students would receive industry-provided training, internships, apprenticeships, and workshops to build technical skills and job experience. - Educational institutions: Eligible institutions include 1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grant colleges, non-land-grant agriculture colleges, Hispanic‑serving agricultural colleges, junior and community colleges with agriculture programs, and area career and technical schools. - Employers and training providers: Agriculture companies, registered apprenticeship programs, and nonprofit workforce organizations could serve as targeted industry partners to design and deliver training and help recruit workers. - Program design and uses: Grants would be awarded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to promote industry growth and worker retention and must set aside at least 5% of funds for recruitment and faculty professional development to increase participation and job readiness.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants for agriculture job training: benefit, low. This bill would let the Agriculture Secretary, through NIFA, award grants to eligible colleges and schools to run agriculture workforce training programs. Students would get internships, apprenticeships, hands-on courses, and workshops run with industry partners. Eligible institutions would include…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-1507: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-2727 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2727)

## Related
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-1507: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1507)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2727 (as of 2026-10-01).