7 USC 5925f – Farm business management
(a) In general
The Secretary may make competitive research and extension grants for the purpose of improving the farm management knowledge and skills of agricultural producers by maintaining and expanding a national, publicly available farm financial management database to support improved farm management.
(b) Selection criteria
Terms Used In 7 USC 5925f
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
In allocating funds made available to carry out this section, the Secretary may give priority to grants that—
(1) demonstrate an ability to work directly with agricultural producers;
(2) collaborate with farm management educational programs and associations;
(3) address the farm management needs of a variety of crops and regions of the United States; and
(4) contribute data to the national farm financial management database.
(c) Administration
Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B) of subsection (b) of section 3157 of this title shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
(1) such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2013; and
(2) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.