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Assembly urges Congress to restore Local Food for Schools funding after federal cuts
Summary
The California Assembly adopted AJR 6 urging Congress to restore about $70 million in planned federal funding for the Local Food for Schools and Childcare program, with lawmakers highlighting impacts on students, small farmers and local economies.
The California Assembly on the floor Wednesday adopted Assembly Joint Resolution 6 calling on Congress to protect federal funding for the Local Food for Schools and Childcare program after a federal cancellation of an expected funding round.
The resolution, presented by Majority Leader Agri R. Curry, asks federal leaders to reverse the decision to cancel an anticipated $70,000,000 in support that state lawmakers say would have supported school meal programs and local farmers.
Supporters told colleagues the program is a safety net for children and a market for small and socially disadvantaged farmers. “Every dollar invested in local food systems generates over $2 in economic activity,” Majority Leader Agri R. Curry said as she introduced the resolution, citing program data and state impacts. “An aye vote will call for supporting children and farmers and lowering the cost of healthy food.”
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