New Bill Supports Farmers and Expands Healthy Food Access

Jul 28, 2025
By Farms.com

New Bill Promotes Local Food in Schools and Communities

The Strengthening Local Food Security (SLFS) Act of 2025, aims to boost local farming and improve food access for families. Introduced by Senators Jack Reed and Jim Justice, the bill supports small, mid-sized, and underserved farmers, ranchers, and fishers across the U.S.

The SLFS Act allows the USDA to partner with states and tribal governments to buy food directly from local producers. These foods will be used in school meals and community food programs, helping ensure families have access to fresh, healthy foods.

This bill creates new and steady markets for farmers. When farmers have reliable buyers, they can invest in their farms, grow their businesses, and reach more people. It also strengthens the connection between local food producers and the places they serve—like schools and food banks.

To help farmers meet safety standards and enter larger markets, the bill includes funding for technical assistance and training. This means help with food safety planning, equipment upgrades, and meeting commercial market requirements.

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition supports the bill, calling it a win-win for both local economies and community health.

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Lyrics:

My days begin with workin’, Alarm’s at 5 o’clock,
I Fill 5 gallon buckets, The feeders and the troughs,
This five to nine ain’t workin’, why the heck do I work so hard?,
I can’t worry ‘bout health problems, I can sleep in when I’m gone,

One, here comes the two to the three to the four,
Tell em’ ‘buy another cow, we need plenty more’,
Blue jeans are gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
There’s another flock of sheep that still needs feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

I’ve been working pretty stressed but,
I ain’t changing for some cash,
Lord knows that I’m very blessed (More chores),
But I gotta say it’s hard,
Workin’ outside gettin’ charred,
Living out here on the farm, (more chores)

One, here comes the two to the three to the four,
Tell em’ ‘buy another cow, we need plenty more’,
Blue jeans are gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history
There’s another 20 chickens that still need feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Everybody on the farm getting’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Fun, here on ranch that’s what you can’t ignore,
Might be pretty hard but I love it to its core,
Flannel’s gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores (Tell ‘em sing with me)

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
There’s another flock of sheep that still needs feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
Watching cattle in the dark, don’t miss me,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
(Yeeeeeehaw)
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
It’s the best bro, go get yourself a farm