- Agricultural practices in Iowa are facing scrutiny due to environmental and health crises, while presidential trends are affecting the state's political viability.
- Iowa groups, including the Iowa Farmers Union, are championing farm to school programs in partnership with agricultural and health bodies.
Candidates Propose Major Shifts to Iowa School Food Sourcing Goals
What happened
Two candidates are calling for a majority of the food served in Iowa schools to be raised in Iowa. Zach Lahn, the Republican candidate for governor, stated the proposals aim to create new markets for farmers. Chris Jones, the Democrat running for State Agriculture Secretary, proposed a goal that half of the food served in Iowa schools comes from Iowa farms within 10 years.
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Why it matters
The proposals suggest a $10 million per year program to support the shift, which is significant as school cafeterias currently serve nearly 80 million meals annually. Jones noted that 97 percent of the food eaten in Iowa is currently imported.
Iowa groups, including the Iowa Farmers Union, are championing farm to school programs in partnership with agricultural and health bodies.
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Who's involved
- IowaThe state whose agricultural sourcing is the subject of the proposals.
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