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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Senate Agriculture Committee Passes 2012 Farm Bill
With wide bipartisan support, the Senate Agriculture Committee passed the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (also known as the Farm Bill), which for the first time will officially establish a national Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) at the United States Department of Agriculture with $125 million.
The inclusion of HFFI is a significant win for community leaders from across the country seeking to bring healthy food and jobs to their communities.
PolicyLink and its partners, The Reinvestment Fund, and The Food Trust, along with local, state, and national healthy food advocates, have been working for many years to expand fresh food access in underserved areas throughout the U.S.
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“PolicyLink applauds the Senate Agriculture Committee, especially Senators Stabenow and Roberts, for their bi-partisan leadership and commitment to improving community health by improving access to healthy food. Supermarkets and other healthy food retail represent more than healthy food choices – they are also about creating jobs, supporting community businesses, and revitalizing neighborhoods. The incorporation of HFFI into the Farm Bill is a powerful step towards creating equitable and sustainable access to fresh and healthy foods across America," said PolicyLink President Judith Bell.