The bill H. 5569 proposes the establishment of the "South Carolina Farm Aid and Resiliency Grant Fund" by adding Section 48-62-80 to the South Carolina Code of Laws. This fund will be separate from the state's general fund and will be used to provide financial assistance to farmers through a grant program. The Office of Resilience is tasked with administering the fund and will work in consultation with the Department of Agriculture to develop the necessary criteria, application procedures, and award guidelines for the program.

Additionally, the bill appropriates fifty million dollars from the Contingency Reserve Fund to support the newly created grant fund. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor. This initiative aims to enhance the resilience of the agricultural sector in South Carolina by providing targeted financial support to farmers.

Statutes affected:
04/23/2026: 48-62-80
Latest Version: 48-62-80