California Legislators Embrace Eat Local Movement
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State legislators, growers, and California agricultural representatives banded together at the historic Los Angeles Farmers Market June 24 to celebrate the official passage of ACR-42, a resolution that urges Californians to dedicate Sundays to eating California-grown foods. California’s budget woes — and the state’s economy — could be bolstered to the tune of $15.6 billion annually if Californians pledged to eat all locally grown foods just one day a week. The State Senate passed the resolution June 23, following the unanimous passage by the State Assembly on June 2.
The resolution encourages California residents to make a conscious choice to support California growers and food producers rather than out-of-state or international competitors for the good of both state and local economies, employees, and communities. According to an NSON Opinion Strategy survey commissioned by California poultry producer Foster Farms, this year more than 85% of California consumers say it is important to purchase foods grown in California, and 73% of Californians say they would be willing to participate in supporting California foods one day a week.
California consumers can show support by signing a pledge to dedicate Sundays to eating local on the Eat Local, Buy California Grown Day Facebook page.
Source: Foster Farms press release