Massachusetts H88 strengthens local food systems by enhancing agricultural support and emergency preparedness.

Massachusetts H88 introduces measures to bolster local food systems, including establishing a circuit rider program for on-site guidance to businesses regulated by the Department of Agricultural Resources. The bill also mandates the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to develop plans for supporting agricultural, seafood, and processed food production to mitigate food supply chain disruptions. Additionally, it creates the Next Generation Farmers Fund to support agricultural training programs, with a focus on climate change mitigation and environmental protection.

Massachusetts H88 strengthens local food systems by enhancing agricultural support and emergency preparedness.

Massachusetts H88 introduces measures to bolster local food systems, including establishing a circuit rider program for on-site guidance to businesses regulated by the Department of Agricultural Resources. The bill also mandates the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to develop plans for supporting agricultural, seafood, and processed food production to mitigate food supply chain disruptions. Additionally, it creates the Next Generation Farmers Fund to support agricultural training programs, with a focus on climate change mitigation and environmental protection.