The Farmers Market Support Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the support for farmers markets, farm stands, and mobile markets in the District of Columbia by establishing a dedicated farmers market support program within the Department of Health. This program will provide technical assistance, recommend improvements to licensing and permitting processes, and oversee coordination among various regulatory agencies. Additionally, it will create a farmers market grant program that allocates at least $250,000 annually to support these markets, particularly in low food access areas. The bill also mandates the Mayor to implement a centralized application system to streamline the licensing and permitting requirements for farmers markets and to waive fees for those operating in low food access areas.

The bill includes specific definitions for terms such as "farmers market," "farm stand," and "mobile market," and outlines the criteria for what constitutes a low food access area. It emphasizes the importance of providing locally grown and processed food products and aims to improve access to fresh produce for residents in underserved communities. The legislation also includes amendments to the Vending Regulation Act of 2009 to align with the new provisions regarding farmers markets and to ensure that the necessary support systems are in place for their successful operation.