WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a notice called: Request for Extension of an Information Collection-Local Food Directories and Survey.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 19 by Melissa Bailey, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.

Summary: This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for extension of a currently approved collection, Local Food Directories and Survey, from the Office of Management and Budget 0581-0169. Under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended, AMS is responsible for conducting research to enhance market access for small and medium sized farmers....