Practical guidance for engaging legislators—such as building relationships, submitting impactful testimony, and navigating the legislative process—to effectively advocate for local food system policy change.
The impression that fruits and vegetables sold at farmers markets are more expensive than produce that has been grown elsewhere and shipped to grocery stores is often a myth.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed many challenges within the food supply chain, and illuminated the importance of a strong local food system to meet the needs of food producers and consumers not just during crises, but at all times.
Food hubs aggregate, distribute and market local and regional food. They act as an important connection between producers and consumers.
