A resolution designating the week of August 6 through August 12, 2023, as "National Farmers Market Week".

3/13/2024, 2:06 AM

This resolution designates August 6-August 12, 2023, as National Farmers Market Week. The resolution also recognizes the vital role that farmers markets play in bringing communities together and in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in the United States.

Bill 118 sres 324, also known as the resolution designating the week of August 6 through August 12, 2023, as "National Farmers Market Week," aims to recognize and celebrate the importance of farmers markets in supporting local agriculture and providing access to fresh, healthy foods for communities across the United States.

The resolution highlights the role that farmers markets play in promoting sustainable agriculture, supporting small-scale farmers, and fostering community engagement. It acknowledges the economic benefits that farmers markets bring to local economies, as well as the positive impact they have on public health by increasing access to nutritious foods.

By designating a specific week to celebrate National Farmers Market Week, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the benefits of farmers markets and encourage more people to support their local farmers and producers. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and promoting these vital community resources. Overall, Bill 118 sres 324 is a non-partisan effort to recognize and celebrate the contributions of farmers markets to local communities and the broader agricultural industry. It emphasizes the importance of supporting local agriculture and promoting healthy eating habits, while also highlighting the economic and social benefits that farmers markets bring to communities across the country.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 324

Introduced on
2023-07-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/27/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution designates August 6-August 12, 2023, as National Farmers Market Week. The resolution also recognizes the vital role that farmers markets play in bringing communities together and in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in the United States.

Bill 118 sres 324, also known as the resolution designating the week of August 6 through August 12, 2023, as "National Farmers Market Week," aims to recognize and celebrate the importance of farmers markets in supporting local agriculture and providing access to fresh, healthy foods for communities across the United States.

The resolution highlights the role that farmers markets play in promoting sustainable agriculture, supporting small-scale farmers, and fostering community engagement. It acknowledges the economic benefits that farmers markets bring to local economies, as well as the positive impact they have on public health by increasing access to nutritious foods.

By designating a specific week to celebrate National Farmers Market Week, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the benefits of farmers markets and encourage more people to support their local farmers and producers. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and promoting these vital community resources. Overall, Bill 118 sres 324 is a non-partisan effort to recognize and celebrate the contributions of farmers markets to local communities and the broader agricultural industry. It emphasizes the importance of supporting local agriculture and promoting healthy eating habits, while also highlighting the economic and social benefits that farmers markets bring to communities across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution designating the week of August 6 through August 12, 2023, as "National Farmers Market Week".

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact
Agricultural marketing and promotion
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/11/2023

This resolution designates August 6-August 12, 2023, as National Farmers Market Week. The resolution also recognizes the vital role that farmers markets play in bringing communities together and in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people...


Latest Action7/27/2023
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3739; text: CR S3771)