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Food Policy Forum urges statewide food-security strategy, stronger farm-to-school and infrastructure supports
Summary
The Food Policy Forum told the committee its consensus recommendations include a statewide food security strategy, expanded local-food procurement for schools and food banks, increased funding for regional food-system infrastructure, and investments in farmland protection and commercial access for small producers.
The committee heard the Food Policy Forum's 2025 report from Danny Madrone of the State Conservation Commission, Chris Elder of King County's farmland preservation program and John Devaney of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.
Presenters said agriculture and food systems across Washington face conversion pressures, market access challenges and climate-related disruptions such as floods…
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