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Project 2025

Project 2025

Project 2025 Blueprint

Federal Initiatives

Increase FSA Loans

USDA and FSA will increase FSA loans to small farmers by 25% to enhance financial access.

Develop New Loan Programs

USDA will establish 25% more loan programs specifically tailored to small farmers' needs.

Modify Crop Insurance

Crop insurance programs will be adjusted by 25% to include small-scale producers' risk factors.

Diversify FSA Committees

Challenge each FSA county committee to diversify by 25%, reflecting the racial, ethnic, and gender demographics of their respective areas.

Allocate Commodity Credit

25% of Commodity Credit Corporation resources will be directed towards supporting small farm operations.

Increase SBA Loans

The Small Business Administration will aim for a 25% increase in loans to farm businesses.

Expand Department of Defense Procurement

The Department of Defense and Federal Bureau of Prisons will increase their spending with small farm operations by 25% by 2030.

State Initiatives

Increase VSU SFOP Funding

The Virginia State legislature will increase VSU SFOP funding by 225% in the 2026 budget, bringing the total to approximately $886,500 annually.

Enhance Local Procurement

State institutions will boost procurement from Virginia small farm operations by 25% to foster local economic growth.

Include Local Contingencies in RFPs

State institutions will include a 25% contingency for local produce and protein sourcing in all RFPs.

Diversity in Produce and Proteins

Requests for proposals will aim to increase diversity of produce and protein offerings by 25%.

Institutional Goals

Local Procurement Requirement

Institutions are encouraged to add a 25% local farmer procurement requirement in RFPs.

Support Virginia Farmers

Institutions will dedicate 25% of their produce and protein resources to Virginia farmers.

Promote Healthy Eating

25% of institutional marketing budgets will support healthy eating campaigns, especially in hospitals and universities.

Allocate Additional Budget

Institutions should consider spending 10% more on produce and proteins sourced from local small farmers.

Individual Actions

Support Local Farmers

Spend 25% of your produce and protein budget on Virginia farmers to promote local growth.

Increase Fresh Consumption

Increase your fresh fruit and vegetable consumption by 25% for better health and to support local farmers.

Choose Fresh Over Processed

Invest 25% more in fresh produce to reduce reliance on processed foods.

Promote Wellness

Dedicate 25% more time to personal wellness through prayer and meditation, and encourage friends to do the same.

Project 2025