Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act

The Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act (H.R. 3815) would require the federal government to research and develop a specialized crop insurance program for mushroom producers. Currently, many mushroom farmers lack access to the same federally backed insurance protections available to other agricultural sectors, leaving them vulnerable to financial ruin from unique threats like specific pests and pathogens.

If passed, this bill would direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to evaluate the risks of mushroom production and create policies that cover losses from indoor-growing hazards, such as the Mushroom Phorid fly. For citizens, this legislation aims to stabilize the domestic mushroom supply and protect the livelihoods of thousands of workers in the industry by ensuring family-owned farms can recover from unforeseen crop failures.