Future FARMER Act

This bill keeps federal support going for food and agriculture education. It continues grants and fellowships that help teach students, train teachers, and support college programs in agriculture. It covers programs like Higher Education Challenge Grants, Agriculture in the Classroom, and national teaching awards for college faculty in food and agricultural sciences. It also sets funding at $40 million per year for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Students, teachers (K–12 and college), colleges and universities, and groups that provide agriculture education.
• What changes: Renews/extends existing grants and fellowships for food and agriculture education; provides $40 million each year to keep these programs running.
• When: Funding authorization runs from fiscal year 2025 through 2029.