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Support for Agricultural Fairs Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

This act establishes a grant program for state departments of agriculture to assist local, county, and state agricultural fairs that suffered financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim is to support these events, which promote agriculture and local producers, enabling them to resume operations and continue supporting the agricultural economy.
Key points
Agricultural fairs impacted by the pandemic can receive financial aid.
Funds are intended to cover operating costs and help fairs reopen.
Priority will be given to fairs facing the greatest financial hardship.
Funds cannot be used for capital improvements, only for operational expenses.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1092
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-04-13