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The Trump Administration cancelled a $13 million contract for food aid in March.
Now, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan is trying to pass new legislation to support food banks, farmers and lay the groundwork for the next nationwide agricultural bill, which he called ‘Farm Bill 2.0.’
The U.S. Farm Bill is a package of agricultural bills that range from supporting farmers to running the food stamps or the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).
U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, Dallas Twp., led a bipartisan group of his colleagues in introducing the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act last week designed to boost the purchasing and distribution of local food.
The bill will help build stronger connections between local producers, and community food programs, expanding markets and improving access to healthy food for those in need.
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) led a bipartisan group of his colleagues in introducing the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act to boost the purchasing and distribution of local food. The bill will help build stronger connections between local producers, and community food programs, expanding markets and improving access to healthy food for those in need.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended President Donald Trump's use of tariffs and trade policy during tours through Lebanon County farms Monday, saying economic prosperity for farmers is on the way.