Building a sustainable future through policy and action to empower small farms and promote local procurement.
Federal Initiatives
USDA and FSA will increase FSA loans to small farmers by 25% to enhance financial access.
USDA will establish 25% more loan programs specifically tailored to small farmers' needs.
Crop insurance programs will be adjusted by 25% to include small-scale producers' risk factors.
Challenge each FSA county committee to diversify by 25%, reflecting the racial, ethnic, and gender demographics of their respective areas.
25% of Commodity Credit Corporation resources will be directed towards supporting small farm operations.
The Small Business Administration will aim for a 25% increase in loans to farm businesses.
The Department of Defense and Federal Bureau of Prisons will increase their spending with small farm operations by 25% by 2030.
State Initiatives
The Virginia State legislature will increase VSU SFOP funding by 225% in the 2026 budget, bringing the total to approximately $886,500 annually.
State institutions will boost procurement from Virginia small farm operations by 25% to foster local economic growth.
State institutions will include a 25% contingency for local produce and protein sourcing in all RFPs.
Requests for proposals will aim to increase diversity of produce and protein offerings by 25%.
Institutional Goals
Institutions are encouraged to add a 25% local farmer procurement requirement in RFPs.
Institutions will dedicate 25% of their produce and protein resources to Virginia farmers.
25% of institutional marketing budgets will support healthy eating campaigns, especially in hospitals and universities.
Institutions should consider spending 10% more on produce and proteins sourced from local small farmers.
Individual Actions
Spend 25% of your produce and protein budget on Virginia farmers to promote local growth.
Increase your fresh fruit and vegetable consumption by 25% for better health and to support local farmers.
Invest 25% more in fresh produce to reduce reliance on processed foods.
Dedicate 25% more time to personal wellness through prayer and meditation, and encourage friends to do the same.