The primary objective of the FMPP is
to help eligible entities to improve and expand domestic farmers
markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs,
and other direct producer-to-consumer opportunities.
US Code:
7
USC 1621-1627 Name of Law: Agricultural Marketing Act of
1946
US Code: 7 USC
3005 Name of Law: Farmers Market Promotion Program
US Code: 7
USC 3001-3006 Name of Law: Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing
Act of 1976
Additional information colleced
by AMS during the post-award period from selected FMPP grant
awardees was inadvertently omitted from the previously OMB approved
collection. Also, AMS developed two new forms to assist FMPP
applicants in preparing the proposal narrative and supplemental
budget summary information and are included in this submission for
approval.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.