Recognizing the Farmers Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act

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Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, access to affordable, nutritious food is essential to leading a long and healthy life. Every day, more and more Americans are buying food locally at farmers' markets for their daily needs. ``Local'' matters. Supporting local farmers means local food security, lower prices, and fresh local products for people who reside near them.

As food prices have risen, families and seniors have shouldered a heavier burden when shopping at the grocery store. That is why the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program, and the Women, Infant, and Children Farmers' Market Program are so critical.

For more than 20 years, these programs have connected families and seniors with affordable, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and food produced by neighboring farmers--benefiting everyone in a remarkable partnership.

Recognizing the vital role farmers' markets and roadside stands play in big cities and small towns all across our nation, today I am reintroducing the ``Farmers Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act'' which strengthens and directly brings together local farmers and the people in their communities.

Remember, what America makes and grows, makes and grows America.

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