2023 Farm Bill: Creating healthier future for farming, food

(PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE) - Congress must pass a 2023 Farm Bill before the end of the year, a measure which not only impacts farming but also what's on our plates. The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association has a vision of a future where local food nourishes communities and agricultural practices protect the environment. Christine Hughes, board member of the Association's policy-steering committee and owner of Village Bakery and Café in Athens, said policies promoting soil health through methods such as cover crops and diverse crop rotations will build a more climate-resilient food system. "These kinds of techniques are needed to be spread further than just the people that are doing the certified organic production," Hughes asserted. How you can connect with us Subscribe to the podcast Ways you can support the show Check out our latest podcasts Connect with Chris Pugh on social media Ways you can save money Check out our latest contests