; sec. 38–1202.09(c), D.C. Official Code) is amended in the first sentence, by striking the period at the end and inserting , which may be used to pay no more than one-half of the total cost of providing such extension work. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2018. 7604. Farmland tenure, transition, and entry data initiative (a) In general The Secretary shall collect and report data and analysis on farmland ownership, tenure, transition, and entry of beginning farmers. (b) Requirements In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) collect and distribute comprehensive annual reporting of trends in farmland ownership, tenure, transition, barriers to entry, profitability, and viability of beginning farmers; and (2) develop surveys and report statistical and economic analysis on farmland ownership, tenure, transition, barriers to entry, profitability, and viability of beginning farmers. (c) Funding There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, to remain available until expended. (d) Conforming amendment regarding confidentiality of information Section 1770(d) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 7 U.S.C. 2276(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (11), by striking or at the end; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or