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Would a DC “food czar” help urban farmers?

D.C. council mulls adding a “food czar”–which could mean more urban farms, local food, and green initiatives for all.

There’s no shortage of food-minded nonprofits, farmers markets or restaurants located in the District, yet healthful food remains out of reach for many residents. In response, the District government could soon hire a food policy director, or “czar,” to address food disparities — mostly by getting all the groups that already do so seated at the same table.


Article Source: Elevation DC