Agriculture - Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program - Expansion
Sponsor: Chris West (District 42)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: AgricultureStatus: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment) (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Expanding the Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program by making certain qualified suppliers eligible for grant funding; establishing the Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Operating Fund; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget an appropriation of $1,000,000 to the Operating Fund beginning in fiscal year 2027.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Cody, Annice | Holy Cross Health | Oral |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Position only |
| FAV | West, Christopher | Senator Chris West | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Antoine | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator West, Senator Westlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Wallerstedt, Annelobbyist | Maryland Food Bank | Written (PDF) |