The Cannella Environmental Farming Act of 1995: Organic Transition Program.

Summary

The Department of Food and Agriculture must establish an Organic Transition Program by July 1 2026 and award grants to eligible organizations that help farmers and ranchers convert land to certified organic. At least 50% of the grant priority is reserved for socially disadvantaged producers, and the program sets aside 25% of its funding for training and technical‑assistance providers. The measure also allows funding for conservation management plans related to organic transition.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 26). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Mar 27, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 9, 2025
• Agriculture Committee Hearing
  Agriculture · Mar 26, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 9, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5. Mar 27, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 26). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 27, 2025Coauthors revised.
7. Mar 3, 2025Referred to Com. on AGRI.
8. Feb 20, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
9. Feb 19, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Connolly · sponsor
• Aguiar-Curry

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