Bill > S1016

This bill, the Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023, aims to address the impact of climate change on agriculture. Key provisions include: - Establishing national goals for the agricultural sector to achieve at least a 50% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2040. To meet these goals, the bill sets subgoals for increased research funding, expanded adoption of soil health practices, farmland preservation, pasture-based livestock systems, on-farm renewable energy, and food loss and waste reduction. - Creating a network of regional hubs to provide science-based information and assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners on climate change adaptation and mitigation. - Funding research, extension, and education programs focused on developing climate-resilient agriculture, improving soil health and carbon sequestration, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. - Providing incentives and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to adopt conservation practices that enhance soil health, increase carbon sequestration, and reduce emissions. - Establishing programs to support the development of public crop and animal breeds adapted to climate change, and enabling public access to those genetic resources. - Amending the Federal Crop Insurance Act to provide premium discounts for farmers using risk-reducing practices and eliminating certain exemptions related to crop production on native sod. - Directing the Secretary of Agriculture to establish criteria for payments, credits, or other incentives to promote soil carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.