WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) proudly supports the Strengthening Local Food Security Act, introduced today by Senators Justice and Reed. This vital legislation establishes a federal program to fund state, tribal and territorial governments to purchase local and regionally produced foods to feed communities and schoolchildren across the United States.
“For many communities, local food procurement is more than a policy–it’s a lifeline,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “This legislation not only increases access to fresh, nutritious, and locally grown food, but it also uplifts family farmers and strengthens local economies.”
This proposed program builds on the success of federal and state efforts to strengthen partnerships between local farmers and ranchers, processors, food hubs, food distributors and community-based organizations to deliver fresh, nutritious food to communities across the country. NFU continues to advocate for programs like these and partner with Congress to bring the legislation to fruition.
“We appreciate the leadership from Senators Justice and Reed in championing this cause,” added President Larew. “We urge Congress to work together to deliver this legislation for family farmers, ranchers and our communities.”
