FARMERS’ MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM.

SEC. 10106. FARMERS’ MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM. Section 6 of the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976 (7 U.S.C. 3005) is amended—(1) in subsection (a), by inserting “and to promote direct producer-to-consumer marketing” before the period at the end;(2) in subsection (b)(1)—(A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting “agri-tourism activities,” after “programs,”; and(B) in subparagraph (B)—(i) by inserting “agri-tourism activities,” after “programs,” and(ii) by striking “infrastructure” and inserting “marketing opportunities”;(3) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting “or a producer network or association” after “cooperative”; and(4) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:“(e) Funding.—“(1) In general.—Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section—“(A) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;“(B) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2010; and“(C) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 and 2012.“(2) Use of funds.—Not less than 10 percent of the funds used to carry out this section in a fiscal year under paragraph (1) shall be used to support the use of electronic benefits transfers for Federal nutrition programs at farmers’ markets.“(3) Interdepartmental coordination.—In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure coordination between the various agencies to the maximum extent practicable.“(4) Limitation.—Funds described in paragraph (2)—“(A) may not be used for the ongoing cost of carrying out any project; and“(B) shall only be provided to eligible entities that demonstrate a plan to continue to provide EBT card access at 1 or more farmers’ markets following the receipt of the grant.”.