Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2023

The Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2023 amends the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program to allow participants to purchase tree nuts using program benefits. This change directly affects seniors aged 60+ who receive coupons through the program and participating farmers' markets. The bill updates Section 4402(b)(1) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 by adding "tree nuts" to the list of eligible food items, which previously included herbs but not tree nuts. As a result, seniors can now buy tree nuts alongside other approved items like herbs at authorized farmers' markets.