HR 3552 · 101th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Sustainable Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-10-31· Sponsored by Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cotton, Rice, and Sugar.(1989-11-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sustainable Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1989 - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth sustainable agricultural reporting requirements of the Secretary of Agriculture. Title II: Farm Program Flexibility Option - Directs the Secretary to establish a program (program) to assist farmers in adopting sustainable agricultural production systems aimed at: (1) enhancing profitability and productivity; (2) conservation; (3) protecting human and animal welfare; (4) minimizing chemical use; and (5) promoting diversification. Prohibits farm program payment yield reductions for program participants. Title III: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Program - Establishes within the Extension Service a Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program. Title IV: Technical and Financial Assistance - Subtitle A: Technical Assistance and Training - Directs the Secretary to: (1) revise the Soil Conservation Service field office technical guides to incorporate sustainable agricultural practices; and (2) establish grants for such purpose. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to provide related in-service training for the Extension Service and the Soil Conservation Service. Subtitle B: F…

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Cosponsors (19)

18 Democrats1 Republican