On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program - Established

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Votes: Apr 28
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Establishing, beginning July 1, 2028, the On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program in the Department of Agriculture to award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement on-farm organics recycling, compost use, wasted food prevention, and food rescue; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $250,000 for the program; and requiring the Department, beginning December 31, 2028, to annually report to the General Assembly on the impact of the grant program.

Subjects

Rules and RegulationsCountiesEducation, Boards ofMunicipal CorporationsGovernorNonprofit OrganizationsReportsAnimalsHigher EducationEnvironmental MattersRecyclingAgricultureAppropriationsGrantsRevenue and TaxesJob TrainingFoodSoil ConservationAgriculture, Department ofAnnotated Code of MarylandEnvironmentEnvironmental HealthEnvironment, Department of theUrban AreasWork, Labor, and EmploymentWater PollutionStandards and Best PracticesFarmers and FarmingEnvironmental JusticeCompost and Composting

Progress

IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 5, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 20, 2026
PassedMar 23, 2026
Committee said yesApr 3, 2026
Became lawApr 28, 2026

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