USDA Keeps Farm Fun Listings Fresh in Agritourism Directory
Published Date: 1/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The USDA wants to keep collecting info for the Agritourism Directory, which helps small and medium farmers get noticed by local food buyers and families. This extension means the directory stays up-to-date without any new costs or big changes. Farmers and food buyers will keep enjoying easy access to fresh, local food options.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Directory Extension Helps Small Farms
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) plans to request OMB approval to extend the Agritourism Directory information collection (OMB control number 0581-0332). This extension keeps the directory active and helps small and medium farmers stay visible to local food buyers and wholesale purchasers, and the notice says it continues without new costs or big changes.
Consumers Keep Access to Local Food
The AMS extension of the Agritourism Directory means customers and wholesale food buyers will continue to use USDA's National Local Food Directories to find fresh local foods for their families or businesses. The notice indicates the directory will remain up-to-date and available without major changes.
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