[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1385 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1385

Designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as ``National 
                         Farmers Market Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 24, 2024

   Mr. Valadao (for himself and Ms. Pingree) submitted the following 
     resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as ``National 
                         Farmers Market Week''.

Whereas farmers markets accounted for $1,700,000,000 in income for farmers of 
        the United States in 2020, demonstrating the crucial role of farmers 
        markets in local economies;
Whereas, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of 
        Agriculture, the number of farmers markets in the United States rose 
        from 1,755 in 1994 to 8,771 in 2019, an average growth of nearly 7 
        percent per year;
Whereas farmers markets serve as significant educational sites and as bridges 
        between urban and rural communities, contributing to a better public 
        understanding of farming and ranching;
Whereas the adoption of more sustainable farming practices is closely associated 
        with farmer-to-consumer interactions facilitated by farmers markets;
Whereas farmers markets and direct marketing farmers help improve the health and 
        wellness of low-income people in the United States who receive Federal 
        nutrition benefits;
Whereas National Farmers Market Week is a time to recognize the unique and 
        indispensable role farmers markets play in supporting food access, 
        bolstering local economies, promoting healthy communities, and fostering 
        sustainable farming; and
Whereas the establishment of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as ``National 
        Farmers Market Week'' would raise awareness for these important markets: 
        Now, therefore be it
    Resolved, That Congress--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Farmers Market 
        Week''; and
            (2) 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, from farmers and 
        food producers to consumers.
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