H.R. 2667, The Disabled Farmers' Market Nutrition Pilot Program of 2007

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H.R. 2667 would provide for the establishment of a disabled farmers' market nutrition pilot program.

Detailed Summary

Disabled Farmers' Market Nutrition Pilot Program of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a farmers' market nutrition pilot program for disabled individuals in California, the Northeast, the Southeast, and the Midwest.

States that the program's purposes are to: (1) provide fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to low-income disabled individuals; (2) increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities; and (3) develop new and additional farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/26/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

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