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VA HB1435
VA HB1435Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program; funds to small farms.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program; small farms. Provides that no less than 30 percent of the funds distributed to the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program used for matching grants for agricultural best management practices shall be granted to small farms, as defined in the bill.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program by requiring that at least 30 percent of the funds allocated for matching grants for agricultural best management practices (BMPs) be awarded to small farms. BMPs are defined as practices that help conserve soil and water resources. The bill also defines a "small farm" as an agricultural operation with a gross cash farm income of less than $350,000, providing a clear threshold for eligibility. This change aims to ensure that smaller agricultural operations have greater access to financial assistance for implementing environmentally beneficial practices.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1435 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1435) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1101004.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1435/text/HB1435 |
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