This bill reauthorizes and expands the federal farmers' markets and local food promotion program, which provides grants to help establish and operate farmers' markets across the country. The legislation doubles the annual funding from $50 million to $100 million through fiscal year 2026, then sets it at $50 million annually from 2027 onward. The bill modifies matching fund requirements, exempting certain new farmers' markets from having to provide a 25 percent local match, and reserves 30 percent of annual funding for grants to communities that haven't previously received support and plan to establish new markets. Within three years of passage, the Department of Agriculture and its Inspector General must publicly report on grant applications, awards, participation trends, and any fraud or abuse in the program. Overall, the bill aims to increase access to local food markets, particularly in underserved areas.
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