USDA Begs to Keep Farmers' Agritourism Phone Book Going Strong
Published Date: 1/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The USDA wants to keep collecting info for its Agritourism Directory, which helps small and medium farmers connect with buyers and customers looking for fresh local food. They’re asking for your thoughts by March 24, 2025, to keep this helpful tool going strong without any big cost changes. This extension means farmers and food lovers can keep enjoying easy access to local food markets.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Directory Keeps Farmers Connected to Buyers
USDA plans to extend the Agritourism Directory that helps small and medium farmers connect with wholesale buyers and customers looking for fresh local food. The directory populates the USDA National Local Food Directories used by customers and wholesale food buyers.
Consumers Keep Access to Local Food Listings
The extension keeps the USDA National Local Food Directories available so customers can find fresh local foods and agritourism operations. The directories list on-farm markets, CSAs, food hubs, and other working farms offering products and visitor experiences.
Reporting Time Burden for Local Food Businesses
Local food businesses listing their information face an estimated public reporting burden of about 5 minutes per entry. The notice estimates up to 15,000 potential respondents, an estimated 500 total annual responses, and a maximum estimated total annual burden of 1,250 hours.
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