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There are now about 2 million American farms, 80% of which are small farms that are mostly family owned. An increasing number of these farmers are selling their products directly to the public through local food markets such as farmers markets, farm stands, food cooperatives and Community Support Agriculture programs. There are now nearly 8,000 farmers markets throughout the U.S. and our Agriculture Department estimates that local food sales now account for at least $5 billion annually. Local and regional agriculture has become a major economic driver in the farm economy, benefitting many of our small farmers. Consumers, including school districts, may now purchase fresh, organically-grown produce at a reasonable cost.

Supporters promote the fact that fruits and vegetables sold within 24 hours of being harvested are fresher, more nutritious and taste better than produce which has been shipped from more distant locations.

Proposed Legislation: Reintroduction of H.R.1768 - Farm to School Act of 2021
Prospective Sponsor: Del. Stacey Plaskett (VI-At Large)

I oppose reforming current local farm policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA).
I support awarding grants to improve local food procurement and distribution options for agricultural producers and eligible schools including using innovative approaches to aggregation, processing, transportation and distribution; increasing awareness of, and participation in, farm to school programs among agricultural producers, and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Del. Stacey Plaskett (VI-At Large) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.

Winning Option »» I support awarding grants to improve local food procurement and distribution options for agricultural producers and eligible schools including using innovative approaches to aggregation, processing, transportation and distribution; increasing awareness of, and participation in, farm to school programs among agricultural producers, and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Del. Stacey Plaskett (VI-At Large) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.