HR 1853 · In committee · last action March 28, 2025
<p><strong>Conservation for Agricultural Leased Land Act or the</strong> <strong>CALL Act</strong></p><p>This bill directs the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the Department of Agriculture to carry out a study and make recommendations regarding conservation practices on leased agricultural land.</p><p>The study must (1) address issues such as participation in conservation programs and barriers to adopting conservation practices; and (2) be carried out with particular consideration of farmers and ranchers who are people of color, including Black and indigenous farmers and ranchers, and beginning farmers and ranchers.</p><p>NASS may enter into an agreement with a nonfederal entity (e.g., a nonprofit entity or university) to carry out the study.</p>
Julia Brownley (D-CA)
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<p><strong>Conservation for Agricultural Leased Land Act or the</strong> <strong>CALL Act</strong></p><p>This bill directs the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the Department of Agriculture to carry out a study and make recommendations regarding conservation practices on leased agricultural land.</p><p>The study must (1) address issues such as participation in conservation programs and barriers to adopting conservation practices; and (2) be carried out with particular consideration of farmers and ranchers who are people of color, including Black and indigenous farmers and ranchers, and beginning farmers and ranchers.</p><p>NASS may enter into an agreement with a nonfederal entity (e.g., a nonprofit entity or university) to carry out the study.</p>