evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on The Eastern Market before the Committee. Brandon Seng, and Katy Trudeau, representing The Eastern Market, gave a presentation on The Eastern Market. Robert Ruhlig, and Ederique Goudia, joined Brandon Seng, and Katy Trudeau, to answer questions from the Committee. The Chair laid a presentation on March is Reading Month and Youth Engagement before the Committee. Rebecca Park, and Tonia Ritter, representing Michigan Farm Bureau, gave a presentation on Agricultural Literacy Outreach. Questions and discussion followed.