Abigail Spanberger: “Unfortunately, these existing private markets are often challenging to navigate for companies and for small farmers…”

While (localities are) looking at what’s available to them as a potential option, it is up to our communities… But the state has to show leadership.

The framework, she added, “is an opportunity for us to take action and ensure that we are moving forward.”

State government should work for the people it serves — and that means making sure Virginians can access the services they need quickly, easily, and reliably.

For those that are up and running and already operating, we have the ability and intention to continue to make sure that into the future we are holding them to greater and greater standards.