From Amy Little, Organizer NESAWG , the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group :
Is supporting your local farmer, visiting your farmers market, CSA, food coop, or other local food source important to you? What about having fresh, local food for your child’s school meals? Or as a farmer or rancher, do you want to figure out ways to add value to your food products to capitalize on sales in your community?
There is a groundbreaking opportunity for you to support local farmers and ranchers and to ensure your local food system continues to grow.
In the coming days, we will be joining members of Congress and other farm and food advocates in introducing the Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act!
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