National

Recommendation Goal Brief Topic Type of Action
Conduct research on Federal Nutrition Programs every three years
This research should identify barriers to enrollment and participation, methods to improve utilization, and address community food access needs.…
Nutrition & Access Nutrition Access & Security Coordination/Network development or support, Research/Study
Address policy and funding barriers for food access programs
Advocate for state and federal funding to expand federal nutrition programs, including support for staff and program implementation. Simplify…
Nutrition & Access Nutrition Access & Security Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation
Advocate for improvements to state and federal funding programs
Improvements should be made to programs including the USDA Local Agricultural Marketing Program, to reduce administrative burdens and include general…
Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Food Hubs & Collaborative Marketing Investment/Funding, Policy/Regulation
Secure a funding pool providing farm business technical assistance grants
Secure and create a funding pool that provides grants to farmers for business technical assistance, allowing farmers to choose who they work with.…
Farm, Fish, & Food Business Viability Farm Business Technical Assistance Investment/Funding