{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://valadao.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3956", "Congressman Valadao Recognizes Central Valley Producers During National Farmers Market Week", "2026-08-05", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "CA", "David G. Valadao", "V000129", "valadao.house.gov", "valadao", "https://valadao.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating August 2\u20138, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week alongside Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01). This resolution honors the critical role farmers markets play in bridging the gap between urban and rural communities, helping people better understand the realities of farming and ranching.\n\nSenators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) reintroduced the companion resolution in the Senate.\n\n\u201cThe Central Valley grows a quarter of our nation\u2019s food on less than one percent of America\u2019s farmland, yet too many people living in urban areas don\u2019t realize what it takes to get food from field to table,\u201d said Congressman Valadao. \u201cFarmers markets provide a valuable opportunity to connect people with the hardworking producers who feed our nation, and they highlight the important role agriculture plays in our communities. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in recognizing National Farmers Market Week and honoring the contributions of our CA-22 producers working to support food access, bolster local economies, promote healthy living, and foster sustainable farming.\u201d\n\n\u201cFarmers markets have been a cherished tradition in communities across America for generations. A quarter of Maine farms sell directly to consumers, with more than 100 farmers markets currently operating in our state,\u201d said Congresswoman Pingree, a longtime organic farmer and co-chair of both the Organic Caucus and the Food Recovery Caucus. \u201cBy connecting local growers with their communities, farmers markets not only help put healthy food on the table, but also strengthen local economies and help preserve Maine\u2019s agricultural traditions for future generations. This bipartisan, bicameral resolution reminds us that, in red states and blue states alike, farmers markets can be a force for good\u2014and an important part of building a stronger, more resilient food system for all Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cCalifornia is home to more than 800 farmers markets that nourish our families, bolster the local economy, and cultivate thoughtful relationships between growers and consumers,\u201d said Senator Padilla. \u201cWe cherish these shared spaces which are a vibrant, dependable source of nutrition for our state. I\u2019m proud to lead this Senate resolution celebrating National Farmer\u2019s Market Week to support our local farmers who feed our families and strengthen our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cAgriculture is the heart of Iowa, and farmers markets make it easier for Iowans to buy fresh, locally grown food in communities across our state,\u201d said Senator Ernst. \u201cI\u2019m proud to lead a bipartisan resolution designating Aug. 2-8 as National Farmers Market Week to recognize the tireless work of our farmers, ranchers, and producers who put nutritious food on Americans\u2019 tables every day.\u201d\n\nRead the resolution here.", 1, "2026-08-06T07:37:31Z", "2026-08-06T07:38:34Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://valadao.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3956"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.209924928843975, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}