A bill to establish as a permanent program the organic market development grant program of the Department of Agriculture.

1/22/2024, 7:00 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 118 s 2936, also known as the Organic Market Development Grant Program Establishment Act, aims to make the organic market development grant program of the Department of Agriculture a permanent program. The bill seeks to provide support for the organic industry by offering grants to help with marketing and promotion efforts.

The organic market development grant program was initially established as a pilot program in 2016, and has since been successful in helping organic producers and businesses expand their reach and increase consumer awareness of organic products. By making this program permanent, the bill aims to provide long-term support for the organic industry and help it continue to grow and thrive.

The grants provided through this program can be used for a variety of purposes, including conducting market research, developing new marketing strategies, and participating in trade shows and other promotional events. The goal is to help organic producers and businesses reach new markets, increase sales, and ultimately contribute to the overall growth of the organic industry. Overall, Bill 118 s 2936 is aimed at supporting the organic industry and promoting the benefits of organic products to consumers. By establishing the organic market development grant program as a permanent program, the bill seeks to provide ongoing support for the organic industry and help it continue to expand and succeed in the marketplace.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2936

Introduced on
2023-09-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/27/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 118 s 2936, also known as the Organic Market Development Grant Program Establishment Act, aims to make the organic market development grant program of the Department of Agriculture a permanent program. The bill seeks to provide support for the organic industry by offering grants to help with marketing and promotion efforts.

The organic market development grant program was initially established as a pilot program in 2016, and has since been successful in helping organic producers and businesses expand their reach and increase consumer awareness of organic products. By making this program permanent, the bill aims to provide long-term support for the organic industry and help it continue to grow and thrive.

The grants provided through this program can be used for a variety of purposes, including conducting market research, developing new marketing strategies, and participating in trade shows and other promotional events. The goal is to help organic producers and businesses reach new markets, increase sales, and ultimately contribute to the overall growth of the organic industry. Overall, Bill 118 s 2936 is aimed at supporting the organic industry and promoting the benefits of organic products to consumers. By establishing the organic market development grant program as a permanent program, the bill seeks to provide ongoing support for the organic industry and help it continue to expand and succeed in the marketplace.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish as a permanent program the organic market development grant program of the Department of Agriculture.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action9/27/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.