young farmers, USDA, land access, Increasing Land Capital and Market Access, Biden administration, agriculture funding, young agriculturalists, rural development, farming programs, Inflation Reduction Act

## Introduction

In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the termination of the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access (ILCMA) Program, a strategic initiative aimed at fostering opportunities for young farmers. This decision, made public on M...