Support for Farmers' Markets Bill
Official: New Markets for Farmers and Families Act
The New Markets for Farmers and Families Act aims to boost support for farmers' markets and local food initiatives by increasing funding and encouraging new market development. This helps connect local farmers with communities and improves access to fresh food.
1. This bill would provide more funding for farmers' markets and local food programs. 2. It increases the federal funding cap from $50 million to $100 million each year. 3. The bill requires eligible groups to match 25% of the grant amount they receive. 4. It reserves 30% of funds for new farmers' markets that haven't received grants in the past three years. 5. Reports on grant applications and any fraud will be required within three years.
Local farmers and families looking for fresh food options will benefit from this bill.