Bipartisan Effort Supports Local Food and Farm Access Programs
A new bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to help local farmers while supporting families facing food insecurity. The bill is called the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act (LFFC Act) of 2025.
It was introduced on July 29 by Representatives from both political parties, including Robert Bresnahan, David Valadao, Chellie Pingree, Josh Riley, Tony Wied, Dan Newhouse, Zachary Nunn, Nikki Budzinski, Jim Costa, Eugene Vindman, Jimmy Panetta, and Alma Adams.
The LFFC Act will allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to partner with states and tribal governments. These partnerships would let the USDA buy fresh, unprocessed, or lightly processed foods directly from local farmers, ranchers, and fishers.
This food would be given to community organizations working to feed food-insecure people, including schools, shelters, and food banks. The program focuses on small, mid-sized, beginner, and veteran farmers and ranchers.
It also offers technical help to farmers who need support with food safety plans, training, or upgrades to grow into wholesale markets.
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) supports this bill. They believe it gives farmers new market chances while helping families get better access to fresh food.
“This bill brings farmers and communities together in a way that benefits everyone,” said the NSAC.
The bill helps strengthen local food systems, support agricultural growth, and make fresh food more available to people in need. It also gives farmers more chances to grow and expand their businesses.
By supporting both local agriculture and community hunger efforts, the LFFC Act shows how smart policy can build a stronger and healthier food system for all.