IN ANAHEIM, REP. CORREA HOSTS AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION ROUNDTABLE AHEAD OF FARM BILL REAUTHORIZATION
ANAHEIM, CA — Today, alongside local leaders, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) hosted an agriculture and nutrition roundtable in Anaheim, alongside local elected officials and stakeholders to discuss California’s priorities for ahead of the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization to ensure farmers and families in California and across the country have the resources needed to thrive in the 21st century.
Rep. Correa hosts agriculture and nutrition roundtable in Anaheim, CA
“In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, essential programs that address food insecurity among children and older Americans like SNAP, WIC and Meals on Wheels are more important than ever,” said Rep. Correa. “From crop insurance to commodities and trade, agriculture policy forms an important pillar of our economy. Alongside these vital programs, we must ensure farmers and families in California and across the country have the resources needed to thrive in the 21st century.”
Rep. Correa brings local organizations and elected officials on a tour of a local food pantry at Gilbert High in Anaheim
Rep. Correa has recently been tapped by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve on the newly established Task Force on Agriculture and Nutrition in the 21st Century. This roundtable served as a part of the Task Force’s work, and will lay the groundwork for House Democrats’ priorities in the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization, which includes essential programs that help Americans keep food on the table like SNAP, TEFAP, and GusNIP.
You can learn more about the Farm Bill HERE.
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