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WV SR41

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Darren Thorne

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 27, 2025, as Local Food and Farm Day at the West Virginia Legislature to honor the state's farmers and food entrepreneurs

  • Recognizes West Virginia has more small farms per capita than any other state, producing diverse crops including beef, pork, poultry, fish, fruits, and vegetables

  • Highlights value-added food entrepreneurs who create products like jams, jellies, maple syrup, sauces, wine, beer, and cider

  • Notes the SNAP Stretch program, launched in late 2018, has returned $3.3 million to West Virginia farmers and rural grocers with an overall economic impact of $5 million by matching fruit and vegetable purchases for SNAP/EBT recipients

  • Directs the Clerk to forward a copy of the resolution to the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition

Legislative Description

Designating March 27, 2025, as Local Food and Farm Day

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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