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Designating National Farmers Market Week 2024

The U.S. Congress designates August 4-10, 2024, as “National Farmers Market Week.” This aims to highlight the importance of farmers markets for local economies, public health, and sustainable agriculture, increasing public awareness of their role.
Key points
Farmers markets generated $1.7 billion in income for U.S. farmers in 2020, supporting local economies.
The number of farmers markets in the U.S. grew from 1,755 in 1994 to 8,771 in 2019, showing their increasing popularity.
Markets help educate about farming and improve access to healthy food, especially for low-income individuals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1385
Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
Process start date: 2024-07-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as "National Farmers Market Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1385.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farmers markets generated $1.7 billion in income for U.S. farmers in 2020, supporting local economies.
  • The number of farmers markets in the U.S. grew from 1,755 in 1994 to 8,771 in 2019, showing their increasing popularity.
  • Markets help educate about farming and improve access to healthy food, especially for low-income individuals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Economy