To amend the Agricultural Act of 1949 to foster and encourage a sustainable agricultural system in the United states.
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: Financial Assistance - Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cost-sharing agreements with producers who implement farm management plans.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Wheat, Soybeans, and Feed Grains.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cotton, Rice, and Sugar.
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