A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
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Passed
Latest Action · July 30, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
This resolution designates the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week." It is a symbolic Senate resolution that recognizes the economic and social importance of farmers markets across the country, noting that they generated $1.7 billion in farmer income in 2020 and have grown from about 1,755 markets in 1994 to nearly 8,771 by 2019. The resolution highlights how farmers markets connect urban and rural communities, promote sustainable farming practices, improve public understanding of agriculture, and help low-income individuals access healthy food through federal nutrition benefits. It affects farmers, food producers, and consumers broadly by celebrating their shared role in local food systems, though it carries no funding, regulatory changes, or legal requirements. As a resolution rather than a bill, it does not have the force of law but serves as an official congressional statement of recognition and support.
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