7 U.S.C. § 3001 : US Code - Section 3001: Congressional statement of purpose

Search 7 U.S.C. § 3001 : US Code - Section 3001: Congressional statement of purpose

It is the purpose of this chapter to promote, through appropriate
means and on an economically sustainable basis, the development and
expansion of direct marketing of agricultural commodities from
farmers to consumers. To accomplish this objective, the Secretary
of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary") shall
initiate and coordinate a program designed to facilitate direct
marketing from farmers to consumers for the mutual benefit of
consumers and farmers.