Advancing Regenerative Agriculture and Strengthening American Farm Resilience

What it does

• •Directs EPA to expedite registration of new pesticide alternatives and review pre-harvest desiccation uses for safety and labeling accuracy.
• •Instructs HHS, USDA, and EPA to develop a research framework for evaluating cumulative chemical exposure across pesticide classes in the food supply using new methodologies.
• •Directs HHS to launch a prize challenge for researchers to develop solutions for evaluating cumulative chemical exposure diagnosis and treatment, and to prioritize research on alternatives to conventional chemical crop protection.
• •Requires USDA to maximize funding of the Regenerative Pilot Program and expand it through public-private partnerships.

Why it matters

• •The order aims to support farmers adopting regenerative agriculture practices that the text states strengthen soil health, lower costs, improve profitability, and increase market value while maintaining yields.
• •Federal agencies previously invested over $1 billion in farm modernization; this order directs additional resources to advance food supply security and support the stated goal of making U.S. food the healthiest, most abundant, and most affordable.

Who is affected

• •American farmers and ranchers interested in adopting regenerative agriculture and modern farming practices.
• •EPA, USDA, and HHS, which must implement the research frameworks, registration actions, and funding directives.
• •Researchers and private-sector entities participating in prize challenges and public-private partnerships.

What happens next

The executive agencies named in the order must implement these directives consistent with applicable law and subject to appropriations availability; this text reflects the executive order as issued on June 25, 2026.