an agricultural land easement in the eligible land. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1001D(b)(1) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308–3a(b)(1)) is amended by striking Notwithstanding and inserting Except as provided in section 1265B(e), notwithstanding . 102. Priority for option to purchase at agricultural value in agricultural land easements Section 1265B(b)(3) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(3) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Priority In evaluating applications under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application for the purchase of an agricultural land easement that, as determined by the Secretary— (i) maintains agricultural viability