The Farmers Market Support Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the support and regulation of farmers markets, farm stands, and mobile markets within the District of Columbia. It establishes a farmers market support program within the Department of Health, which will provide technical assistance, recommend improvements to licensing and permitting processes, and coordinate efforts among various agencies. Additionally, the act introduces 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 defines key terms related to farmers markets and outlines the criteria for eligibility for the grant program.

Furthermore, the act amends the Vending Regulation Act of 2009 to require the Mayor to create a centralized application system for farmers markets, standardize licensing and permitting requirements, and waive fees for operations in low food access areas. The amendments include specific definitions for farmers markets, farm stands, and mobile markets, ensuring clarity in the regulatory framework. The act emphasizes the importance of improving access to fresh produce and supporting local agriculture, particularly in underserved communities.