A Pediatrician’s Perspective: Support of Specialty Crop Farmers in Farm Bill Is Good For Our Health

By: Joseph Barrocas, M.D.

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: February 28, 2026

Words: 625

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Like many others in our state, I applaud the recent Farm Bill’s inclusion of $1 billion for specialty crop farmers, those growing fresh vegetables and produce as well as beans and legumes. In North Carolina, these are the farmers growing health-promoting crops like sweet potatoes, leafy greens, and beans. I am hopeful that the North Carolina Congressional Delegation and my representative, Rep. Alma Adams, support this aspect of the Farm Bill.

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