A group of senators has introduced the Community College Ag Advancement Act, which would authorize $20 million in funding for workforce training, education and research programs each fiscal year from 2024-29.
“Our legislation would ensure community colleges get the federal resources they deserve to expand their successful educational and workforce training initiatives in the community,” said Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE), a cosponsor of the bill.
The legislation would also amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to allow community colleges to access grant money for ag programs. Sens. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Todd Young (R-IN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) also support the legislation. Reps. Trent Kelly (R-MS-01) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) introduced companion legislation in the House.
