Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
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Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act This bill includes maple syrup as one of the eligible foods under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The Department of Agriculture's SFMNP provides grants to participating states to provide low-income seniors with coupons/vouchers that may be used at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to purchase eligible foods (i.e., fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey).
AgingAgricultural marketing and promotionFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations
Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act
USA118th CongressHR-7667| House
| Updated: 8/30/2024
Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act This bill includes maple syrup as one of the eligible foods under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The Department of Agriculture's SFMNP provides grants to participating states to provide low-income seniors with coupons/vouchers that may be used at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to purchase eligible foods (i.e., fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey).
AgingAgricultural marketing and promotionFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations