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SB 313 — Supporting Small Farmers for NC's Future Act.
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
9 added · 10 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Senate Bill 313 has clarified its focus on supporting farmers by emphasizing their continued financial viability. This change, while subtle, underscores the bill’s commitment to the economic stability of the agricultural sector. Such support is crucial for sustaining local farming communities and ensuring food security.
FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA MarSESSION 17, 2025 S.B.S 1 SENATE BILL 313 Short Title:
313 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15129-MHa-71 Short Title:
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 18, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO SUPPORT SMALL FARMERS IN NORTH CAROLINA BY PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING TO ENSURE THE FUTURE VIABILITY OF NORTH CAROLINA'S FAMILY FARMS.
– The Small Farmers Support Grant Program (Program) is established within theNorthCarolinaDepartment ofAgricultureto supportcurrent small farmers and to encourage the continued financial viabilityviabilityof of those farmers in the field of agriculture.
The Fund shall be used for the provision of *DRS15129-MHa-71**S313-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 grants to eligible individuals for essential inputs, equipment, and operational improvements to their farming operations.
Page 2 DRS15129-MHa-71Senate Bill 313-First Edition
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This bill establishes a Small Farmers Support Grant Program to provide financial assistance to small farmers in North Carolina.
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§ 106-748
The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Commissioner. – The Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (2) Department. – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (3) Eligible individual. – A resident of this State who meets all of the following criteria: a. Is at least 21 years of age. b. Is a small farmer. c. Had an annual income from farming operations for the preceding taxable year of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more. (4) Small farmer. – A farmer with a gross cash farm income of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or less, as determined in a manner as the Department may specify.
This addition establishes definitions for terms used in the new grant program.
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§ 106-749
Small Farmers Support Grant Program established. (a) Program Established. – The Small Farmers Support Grant Program (Program) is established within the North Carolina Department of Agriculture to support current small farmers and to encourage the continued financial viability of those farmers in the field of agriculture. The Small Farmer Grant Fund (Fund) is established as a special revenue fund. The Fund shall consist of gifts, grants, and donations from non-State entities and General Fund appropriations for the support of the Program established by this Article. The Fund shall be used for the provision of grants to eligible individuals for essential inputs, equipment, and operational improvements to their farming operations. (b) Grants. – Grants from the Fund are subject to the following procedures and restrictions: (1) An eligible individual seeking a grant shall submit an application on a form and in a manner approved by the Commissioner. (2) The Commissioner may establish priorities for grants among all eligible individuals based on criteria that include farm size, income levels, and economic hardship, including lack of access to capital and operational support. (3) The Commissioner may establish tiered maximum grant amounts based on financial hardship, demonstrated need, and other criteria the Department feels will maximize the ability of the Program to increase the long-term viability and sustainability of small farmers. (4) The Commissioner may retain up to one percent (1%) of funds appropriated to the Fund for administrative costs related to administering the Program. (c) The Department shall establish an advisory committee to monitor the Program's effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements. (d) The Department shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this Article.
This section establishes the Small Farmers Support Grant Program and outlines its structure, funding sources, and procedures for grant applications.
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Funding
The sum of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) in recurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the Small Farmer Grant Fund established in G.S. 106-749, as enacted by Section 2 of this act, to be used for the Small Farmers Support Grant Program.
This appropriation provides necessary funding for the grant program.
Action History
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Sponsors
- Natalie S. Murdock · Cosponsor
- Jr. Paul A. Lowe · Cosponsor
- Kandie D. Smith · Primary
- Terence Everitt · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Kandie D. Smith Democratic
Co-sponsors (3)
- Natalie S. Murdock Democratic
- Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic
- Terence Everitt Democratic
Not signed on (175)
175 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors SB 313?
- SB 313 is sponsored by Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), Kandie D. Smith (Democratic), and Terence Everitt (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 313?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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