Food Insecurity Education WJBF (Newhouse PKG)

07/08/22
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{REPORTER: ADRIANA LOH}
EARLIER THIS YEAR GEORGIA PASSED THE FOOD INSECURITY ERADICATION ACT TO
COMBAT THE ISSUE OF FOOD INSECURITY, BOTH GEORGIA AND THE BOTANICAL
GARDEN HERE IN WASHINGTON D-C, HAVE TAKEN THE ROLE OF INFORMING AND
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AS ONE OF ITS MANY SOLUTIONS…:14
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Devin Dotson/ U.S Botanical Garden Public Affairs Specialist: “Farmers and researchers are
already working on what comes next. ”
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THE CROP INDUSTRY IS A HUGE PART OF GEORGIA’S ECONOMY AS VEGETABLES
AND OTHER PRODUCE HELP FEED THE STATE.
THE U.S. BOTANICAL GARDEN WANTS TO FOCUS THE PUBLIC ON MAINTAINING
GROCERY STORES AND FOOD AVAILABILITY IN FOOD-INSECURE AREAS… :14
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Devin Dotson/ U.S Botanical Garden Public Affairs Specialist: “ We’re hoping that visitors who
come and explore will take away excitement and passion and maybe an understanding a little
bit more about agriculture. How their life intertwines with food and agriculture production and
how the sustainability of our nation and our country also intertwines with that.”
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ONE SOLUTION… DOUBLE THE VALUE OF SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM OR ‘SNAP’ DOLLARS. THIS HAS IMPROVED ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE
AND SUPPORT BUSINESS IN LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS… :10
REPORTING IN WASHINGTON, ADRIANA LOH, WJBF NEWS CHANNEL 6.