Advancing Regenerative Agriculture and Strengthening American Farm Resilience

What it does

• •Directs the EPA to prioritize registration of alternative agricultural substances and expeditiously review pre-harvest desiccation uses while maintaining safety and environmental standards.
• •Instructs the USDA, HHS, and EPA to develop a research framework for evaluating cumulative chemical exposure across regulated chemical classes in the food supply using new scientific methodologies.
• •Requires HHS to issue a grand prize challenge for researchers to develop solutions for evaluating exposure, diagnosis, and treatment of cumulative chemical exposures, and to prioritize research on cost-effective technologies reducing reliance on conventional chemical crop protection.
• •Directs USDA to maximize funding for the current Regenerative Pilot Program and expand its reach through public-private partnerships.

Why it matters

• •The order seeks to support farmers adopting regenerative agriculture practices that the text states strengthen soil health, lower input costs, improve farm profitability, and increase market value while maintaining yields.
• •Establishes a $1 billion investment by HHS, USDA, and EPA in farm modernization and food supply security as part of the Make America Healthy Again agenda, focusing on making U.S. food healthier, more abundant, and more affordable.

Who is affected

• •American farmers and ranchers adopting or interested in adopting regenerative agriculture and conservation farming practices.
• •The EPA, USDA, and HHS, which are directed to coordinate on registration, research, and program expansion activities.
• •Researchers and private-sector entities participating in public-private partnerships and responding to the HHS grand prize challenge.

What happens next

The order takes effect immediately; the relevant executive agencies are directed to implement the specified actions consistent with applicable law and subject to appropriations availability.