[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 58 (Thursday, March 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E282-E283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE FARMERS MARKET AND FOOD BANK LOCAL REVITALIZATION ACT

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 2023

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, access to affordable, nutritious food is 
essential to leading a long and healthy life. Every day, more and more 
Americans are buying food locally at farmers' markets for their daily 
needs. ``Local'' matters. Supporting local farmers means local food 
security, lower prices, and fresh local products for people who reside 
near them.
  As food prices have risen, families and seniors have shouldered a 
heavier burden when shopping at the grocery store. That is why the 
Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program, and the Women, Infant, and 
Children Farmers' Market Program are so critical.
  For more than 20 years, these programs have connected families and 
seniors with affordable, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and 
food produced by neighboring farmers--benefiting everyone in a 
remarkable partnership.
  Recognizing the vital role farmers' markets and roadside stands play 
in big cities and small towns all across our nation, today I am 
reintroducing the ``Farmers Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization 
Act'' which strengthens and directly brings together local farmers and 
the people in their communities.

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  Remember, what America makes and grows, makes and grows America.

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