Washington, Oct. 26 -- Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan issued the following press release:
Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced H.R. 10914, the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act, to better support new, underserved and veteran farmers with improved access to training, education and technical assistance. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Senate companion legislation in June of 2026.
Rural farmers and ranchers have served as the backbone of the American economy since its founding, and agriculture remains the number one private industry in Virginia. Yet new farmers, especially...