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119-s-4951119th Congress

Opening Programs to Organic Farms Act

Sponsored By: Senator Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

Introduced

Summary

Study barriers to USDA program access for organic farms. This bill would require the Secretary of Agriculture to identify obstacles that certified organic farms and farms transitioning to organic production face when using USDA programs and to publish a public report of findings.

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  • Certified and transitioning organic farms would get a federal review of participation across USDA programs. The report would include application and approval rates, denial reasons, funding levels, geographic distribution, farm size, and production type where practicable.
  • USDA field staff and agencies such as the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Risk Management Agency, Rural Development, and the Foreign Agricultural Service would be assessed for organic-specific training, guidance, and technical assistance needs.
  • The Secretary would describe administrative actions to remove barriers and may recommend statutory changes. The bill would require the initial report within 180 days after enactment and annual updates for the first three years describing progress and remaining barriers.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 7/13/2026

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