Sec. 4. Covering urban farmers and ranchers under Office of Advocacy and Outreach
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Section 226B of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 6934 ) is amended— in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: The term urban area means an area within a Metropolitan Statistical Area (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget). The term urban farmer or rancher means a farmer or rancher who owns or operates a farm or ranch in an urban area. ; in subsection (b)(1)— by redesignating clauses
(ii)and
(iii)as clauses
(iii)and (iv), respectively; and by inserting after clause
(i)the following new clause: urban farmers or ranchers; ; in subsection (c)— in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers and inserting socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers, and urban farmers or ranchers ; in paragraph (1), by striking or socially disadvantaged and inserting socially disadvantaged, or urban ; in paragraph (5), by striking and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers and inserting socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers, and urban farmers or ranchers ; and in paragraph (6), by inserting directly after programs ; by redesignating subsection
(f)as subsection (g); and by inserting after subsection
(e)the following new subsection: The Secretary shall establish within the Office the Urban Farmers and Ranchers Group. The Urban Farmers and Ranchers Group shall be composed of— seven employees of the Department of Agriculture, each of whom shall represent a distinct mission area of the Department; and such other officers or employees of the United States as the Secretary determines are necessary. Officers and employees of the United States shall not receive additional compensation for service as a member of the Group. The Urban Farmers and Ranchers Group shall— carry out and administer the urban agriculture outreach program established under section 3 of the Urban Agriculture Production Act; establish and administer an information clearinghouse on agricultural activities in urban areas, including best practices; consult with public and private groups, including research institutions, on how to enhance agricultural production in urban areas; and provide technical assistance to urban farmers and ranchers to assist such farmers and ranchers (including urban gardeners)— in identifying appropriate land, space, or buildings for lease or purchase; in preparing loan applications, identifying appropriate funding sources, and by connecting such farmers and ranchers with loan officers and other appropriate personnel; in connecting to the network of farmers’ markets throughout the United States; in diversifying the marketing plans of the farmers’ or ranchers’ products by encouraging the formation of community-supported agriculture groups and direct wholesale opportunities; by providing for business development and management activities, including professional development activities; with understanding and navigating municipal laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies with respect to obtaining permits, zoning, and water access; with registering the farming business of such farmers or ranchers, satisfying any legal requirements applicable to such registration (including obtaining licenses and registrations), and organizing an appropriate business structure; and in establishing relationships with a wide range of field partners and in finding resources to assist such farmers or ranchers achieve efficient and viable production. .
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