Search Results: keywords:"farm security and rural investment act of 2002"

  • S. 3942 — To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include maple syrup under the seniors farmers’ market nutrition program.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:227

    S. 3942 aims to modify the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to add maple syrup to the list of products included in the seniors farmers’ market nutrition program. This program helps provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, and...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3942 is a plan to let older people get yummy maple syrup at farmers' markets just like other fruits and veggies, helping them enjoy more local food.

  • H. R. 7667 — To expand the seniors farmers’ market program to include maple syrup.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:218

    H.R. 7667 aims to expand the current seniors farmers' market program by including maple syrup as an eligible product. This change is proposed through an amendment to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. The bill, known as the “Making Agricultural Products...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7667 wants to let older people buy maple syrup at farmers' markets with a special program, just like they do with fruits and veggies now. This means they can use their program coupons to get syrup, giving helpers more tasty choices!