Republican lawmakers, advocates push to strengthen NC food systems, farms

By: Greg Childress

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 618

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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A group of lawmakers and advocacy groups on Tuesday called for $11 million in state funding to support local food systems, citing benefits for farmers, public health and the state’s economy.

A coalition of six organizations asked lawmakers to continue to support initiatives such as “Double Up Food Bucks,” which matches federal nutrition benefits spent on fruits and vegetables, effectively doubling purchasing power for low-income families while increasing revenue for farmers.

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