expanding WIC is a big priority for me.
The produce boxes are a great step. And there is obviously a deep level of need that likely requires greater support.
The Farmers to Families Food Box Program was not without its flaws, but the food it provided has been a lifeline for families in my communit...
The Farmers to Families Food Box Program has been invaluable for distributing fresh, nutritious, ready-to-load food to our neighbors.
As we rebuild our communities we have an opportunity to make investments in our local food system.
But we are going to be all right? We are going to make it, working together, right, to deliver?
In my district in northern Illinois, there are many communities that exist at the intersection of rural and suburban.
I want to do everything that I can to make sure that farmers in my district get a fair shake.
We often hear from them about workforce shortages inside the rural areas, lack of training and capacity...
I would like to learn more about why this timeline is so drawn out.
We know that farmers are key to improving the sustainability and the resilience of our region, and many are already delivering solutions wit...