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Food Day supporters eye House bill

October 24, 2011 By Brian Moon

Supporters are using Food Day to increase awareness about the economic benefits of locally raised crops.

The Wisconsin-based Michael Fields Agricultural Institute is keeping an eye on a bill in Congress that would aid in technical support for new farmers, connect farm-to-school programs as well as develop loans and grants for local producers.

Policy Program Director Margaret Krome says with the increased popularity of farmers markets it’s an ideal time for this legislation, sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine.

Food Day is touted as a grassroots event sponsored by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest to improve the U.S. food system.

 

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