Reauthorizes the farmers’ markets and local food promotion program under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.

The New Markets for Farmers and Families Act amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to reauthorize the farmers’ markets and local food promotion program. It increases the funding for this program to $100,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2019 through 2026. The bill also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report on the number of applications, grants awarded, and the effects of the program. Additionally, it mandates the Inspector General to report on any fraud or abuse related to the grant program.

Reauthorizes the farmers’ markets and local food promotion program under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.

The New Markets for Farmers and Families Act amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to reauthorize the farmers’ markets and local food promotion program. It increases the funding for this program to $100,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2019 through 2026. The bill also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report on the number of applications, grants awarded, and the effects of the program. Additionally, it mandates the Inspector General to report on any fraud or abuse related to the grant program.