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New York state leaders and lawmakers are entering final state budget negotiations, and we need YOUR help to keep Farm to School programs strong. The state farm to school incentive and grants programs work hand in hand to bring more New York grown food to students in K-12 schools and are poised to help New York rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic by driving investment in resilient local food supply chains and contributing to public health by improving child nutrition. Take action TODAY to voice your support for these programs as the Governor, State Senate, and Assembly work together to finalize this year’s state budget!
TAKE ACTION: Call or write your state representatives today to let them know you support strong funding for both of these critical programs which help schools put more healthy, local food on our children's plates while supporting our state's farmers!
Not sure who to call? Find your state senator or assemblymember. Below is a suggested script to help you communicate with your representatives about the important opportunity before us:
“I am a constituent in your district, and this year I am calling to ask you to take two actions to support our state’s Farm to School programs. First, to support $10 million for the Farm to School Reimbursement Incentive and $1.5 million for the Farm to School Grants program in the state fiscal year 2022 enacted budget. Second, to support language to ensure that all schools who qualified for the incentive during the 2019-2020 school year receive their reimbursement, no matter which program they are using to serve meals to students during the state of emergency that has extended through the 2020-21 school year. Farm to School programs help grow our farm economy and strengthen our communities while improving the health of our kids. Thank you for considering these requests!“
With just one click on the “Take Action” button, enter your information and send a customized letter directly to your state representatives in support of strong funding for these critical programs which improve the health of our children and support our state’s farmers!
Call or Write Your State Representatives Today to Help K-12 Schools Serve More New York Grown Food to New York Kids
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