Maryland Farms and Families Fund – Purpose and Use – Alterations
Sponsor: Chair, Environment and Transportation CommitteeCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: AgricultureStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 39 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the purpose and use of the Maryland Farms and Families Fund to match purchases made with FMNP, SNAP, and WIC benefits at certain farmers markets and farm stands, support nonprofit farmers markets by providing logistical and marketing support to increase the use of federal nutrition programs at these markets, and to support nonprofit organizations or other responsible persons to implement the Program.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hale, Lauralobbyist | American Heart Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Colden, Allisonlobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Government Affairs, Rachel Sledge | Department of Human Services | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Atticks, Kevinlobbyist | Maryland Department of Agriculture | Oral |
| FAV | Connelly, Steven | Maryland Department of Agriculture | Oral |
| FAV | Hough, Tylerlobbyist | Maryland Farm Bureau | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Snyder, Co-Chair, Abby | Marylanders Against Poverty | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ellington, Paullobbyist | State and Local Advisors | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee, Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hulsey, Heather | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Jones, Rachel | Maryland Department of Agriculture | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVAtticks, KevinMaryland Department of AgricultureRegistered for: Brewers Association of Maryland; Maryland Distillers Guild; Maryland Wineries Association
FAVEllington, PaulState and Local AdvisorsRegistered for: Wicomico County, MD Executive Office; Greater Crisfield Action Committee; Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum; Maryland Aviation Council; Worcester County Maryland; Optimize Renewables…