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Farm to School advocates ask Senate panel for $500,000 each to sustain local-food and early-childhood programs
Summary
The Vermont Farm to School and Early Childhood Network asked the Senate Health & Welfare Committee to support $500,000 in level funding each for the Farm to School and Local Food Incentive programs, citing increased local purchasing and goals to reach 30% local food in schools by 2030.
Dana Hudson, coordinator of the Vermont Farm to School and Early Childhood Network (Shelburne Farms), told the Senate Health & Welfare Committee on Jan. 13 that the network seeks level funding appropriations of $500,000 for the Farm to School and Early Childhood grant program and $500,000 for the Local Food Incentive Program.
Why it matters: Advocates said the programs support local farmers, school nutrition and student learning, and they argued continuity…
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