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S 1145119th CongressIntroduced
Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Agriculture & FoodSocial Services
Standard Summary
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This legislation amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to expand the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program by explicitly including tree nuts such as almonds and walnuts as eligible food items, enhancing nutritional options for low-income seniors while supporting agricultural producers through increased market access at farmers' markets nationwide.
Key Points
- 1The bill modifies Section 4402(b)(1) of the 2002 Farm Act to add tree nuts including shelled varieties to the list of approved foods for seniors' nutrition benefits.
- 2Tree nut producers gain new federal program eligibility which may increase sales opportunities and market stability for this agricultural sector.
- 3Low-income seniors participating in the program receive expanded dietary choices with nutrient-dense tree nuts to improve food security and health outcomes.
Impact Areas
Low-income seniors enrolled in federal nutrition assistance programsTree nut farmers and agricultural producers nationwideParticipating farmers' markets and local food distribution systemsUSDA administration of senior nutrition initiatives
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