Maryland SB599 establishes an On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program to fund organics recycling, food waste prevention, and food.

Maryland SB599 establishes an On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture, effective July 1, 2028. The program aims to award annual grants for developing and implementing on-farm organics recycling, compost use, wasted food prevention, and food rescue. Eligible entities include state or local government units, educational institutions, urban farmers, agricultural producers, and businesses. The grants prioritize projects that benefit communities, prevent food waste, and produce compost.

Maryland SB599 establishes an On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program to fund organics recycling, food waste prevention, and food.

Maryland SB599 establishes an On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture, effective July 1, 2028. The program aims to award annual grants for developing and implementing on-farm organics recycling, compost use, wasted food prevention, and food rescue. Eligible entities include state or local government units, educational institutions, urban farmers, agricultural producers, and businesses. The grants prioritize projects that benefit communities, prevent food waste, and produce compost.