The bill would authorize grants for eligible colleges, universities, and career and technical schools to develop agriculture workforce training programs with industry partners. Training could include internships, apprenticeships, hands-on coursework, and workshops to build technical skills. The grants are intended to support industry growth and competitiveness and improve worker training and retention. Grant recipients would have to use at least 5 percent of grant funds for program activities, including student recruitment and faculty development. The Agriculture Secretary would have to implement the grant program by January 31, 2026.
Students at eligible institutions may be able to take part in agriculture training programs developed with industry partners. The bill does not specify which institutions would receive grants or how many students would participate.
The bill authorizes grants but does not state a total funding amount or specify grant sizes. No publicly available information.
The bill states that the grants are intended to promote agriculture industry growth and competitiveness and improve worker training and retention. No publicly available information about proponents' views beyond these stated goals.
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