should use research and development programs to make dairy digesters more affordable while mitigating environmental effects. Further, the Department should provide technical assistance, community support, and financial incentives and grants for farmers to partner together to build cooperative digester models. The Department should use cross-agency collaborative models and utilize existing Federal programs, such as the Environmental Protection Agency’s AgSTAR program to increase farmer access and engagement in these efforts. (9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. (10) Federal assistance is needed to help farming practices become more resilient and sustainable for the long-term. 3. Future of Agricultural Resiliency and Modernization fund (a) Establishment The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ) shall carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects for a qualified purpose. (b) Eligible entities An entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is— (1) a Federal agency