Massachusetts S2801 fosters agricultural resilience through local food systems, agritourism, and urban agriculture.
Massachusetts S2801 aims to strengthen local food systems by requiring annual reports on the distribution of local food through state-funded food assistance programs. It establishes a food security infrastructure grant program to support equitable access to healthy, local food and strengthen food supply and distribution systems. The bill also promotes agritourism activities on agricultural land and creates a Vacant Lots to Urban Agriculture Fund to support the conversion of vacant lots into farms and community gardens.
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