Farm Fresh Food for Families Act of 2023
This bill amends the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program to expand access to fresh, healthy food for low-income families. It replaces terms like "coupon" with "food instrument" and allows states to include community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs alongside farmers' markets and roadside stands. Key changes include capping annual benefits at $20 per participant, extending the program deadline to 2029, and updating definitions for electronic benefit systems. The policy directly affects WIC participants (pregnant/postpartum women and young children) and farmers' market/CSA vendors. These changes aim to make it easier for families to purchase fresh produce through expanded program options.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 2, 2023
Last action Mar 2, 2023
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Mar 2, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Mar 2, 2023
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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