An Act To Support Farmers And Food Banks Affected By Federal Funding Cuts To Their Existing Contracts

Summary

The bill establishes the Food System Protection Program, run by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, to provide zero‑interest loans and other assistance to qualifying producers and nonprofit organizations whose federal contracts were reduced. It is intended to keep food production and distribution operating and to improve food security in Maine.

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