H.R. 3905 · 112th Congress

Veterans Gardens Employment and Opportunity Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Joe Baca
Introduced
2012-02-06
Latest action
2012-02-06 · Introduced in House

Summary

Veterans Gardens Employment and Opportunity Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to award grants to eligible entities to establish gardens that are fully operated by veterans and are designed to produce food that can be sold to individuals, schools, and restaurants through farmers' markets or otherwise.

Gives priority to entities seeking to establish a garden located on, or convenient to, the grounds of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility.