PLACE Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 9/26/2023
Actions
- 2023-09-26Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 2023-09-14Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2023-09-14Introduced in House
- 2023-09-14Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-09-14 (00)
Peer Learning for Agriculture Conservation Education Act of 2023 or the PLACE Act of 2023
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an initiative and grant program to support peer learning projects related to a wide range of agriculture conservation activities. Under the bill, peer learning means an educational experience for agricultural producers or foresters that includes (1) farmer-, rancher-, or forester- led information sharing, education, or training activities; or (2) the provision of farmer-, rancher-, or forester- led technical assistance.
As part of the initiative, USDA must provide at least five grants each fiscal year to support peer learning projects.
Cosponsors (3)
- Andrea Salinas (D-OR)
- Michael Lawler (R-NY)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Subjects
- Agricultural conservation and pollution
- Agricultural education
- Employment and training programs
- Forests, forestry, trees
- State and local government operations
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