Farm to School Program Task Force; membership requirements.

This legislation updates the membership requirements for Virginia's Farm to School Program Task Force, a group dedicated to connecting local agricultural producers with school nutrition programs. By adjusting the composition of the task force, the state aims to better align the expertise and representation of its members to improve the procurement of fresh, locally grown food for students. For Arlington families, the practical effect is a more streamlined effort to bolster school meal quality and support regional farmers. By fostering stronger relationships between the agricultural sector and public schools, the initiative helps ensure that students have consistent access to healthy, nutritious produce while simultaneously strengthening the local food supply chain and promoting economic sustainability for Virginia’s growers.