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MO SB332

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jamilah Nasheed

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Social Services to apply for a USDA Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program grant to provide vouchers for low-income seniors to purchase fresh produce

  • Creates the "Missouri Senior Farmers' Market Nutritional Program" to distribute vouchers redeemable only at designated Missouri farmers' markets and roadside stands for Missouri-grown produce

  • Eligibility limited to individuals age 60 or older by December 31 of the program year who meet USDA income guidelines

  • Vouchers distributed through designated sites in each participant's county of residence, with participating farmer/market information provided at issuance

  • Program goals include supplementing seniors' dietary needs with fresh produce, increasing demand for Missouri-grown products, and developing new farmers' markets and CSA programs

Legislative Description

Establishes the Missouri Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Last Action

Voted Do Pass S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

4/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Food Production And Outdoor Resources2/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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