A communication from the Massachusetts Food Policy Council (see Section 6C(e) of Chapter 20 of the General Laws) submitting its 2024 annual report related to the Massachusetts Local Food Action Plan

HD 4526 is a procedural bill transmitting the Massachusetts Food Policy Council's 2024 Annual Report, as required by M.G.L. Chapter 20, Section 6C(e). The report details the Council's progress on the Massachusetts Local Food Action Plan, including 2024 achievements such as the renewal of a $250,000 Local Food Policy Council Grant Program and the launch of a $205,000 Farmers Market Sustainability Grant Program. It also highlights efforts to address food insecurity, climate resilience, and racial equity within the state's food system.