Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell introduces new bill to protect farmland resources

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell introduces new bill to protect farmland resources

Agriculture advocates are urging lawmakers to pass the bill.

Bill seeks to increase farmland access for young farmers and ranchers - Investigate Midwest

A bipartisan-backed bill in Congress seeks to help young farmers and ranchers gain better access to farmland, responding to a growing challenge recently highlighted by Investigate Midwest. The New Producer Economic Security Act would increase access to low- and no-interest loans for new farmers, support state and Tribal governments in purchasing land to be made available to young producers, and fund access to legal services related to land acqui…