S. 2947 would amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public for maple-tapping activities under programs administered by States and tribal governments.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editMaple Tapping Access Program Act of 2008 - Amends the wiki and be the firstFood Security Act of 1985 to providedirect the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a detailed summaryvoluntary public access program under which states and tribal governments may apply for grants to encourage owners and operators of the bill!)privately held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make such land available for public maple-tapping activities.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/30/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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== Points in Favor ==

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