LAMP: The US Farm Bill and Supporting the Local Food Economy


CSA (community sustained agriculture), and supporting cooperatives, food hubs

In the United States, great strides have been made in the local food economy over the past decade. According to Congresswoman Chellie Pingree from the 1st District of Maine, “local food was a $8.7 billion market for farmers in 2015. This market does not show signs of slowing down, as USDA estimates that the local … Continue reading LAMP: The US Farm Bill and Supporting the Local Food Economy