The resolution urges West Virginia's congressional delegation to advocate against cuts to the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program, which has recently been terminated by the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service. The LFSCC program was designed to allocate $660 million over three years to state agencies for purchasing local food for schools and childcare facilities, thereby supporting local farmers and enhancing child nutrition. The resolution highlights the program's significant economic and community benefits, emphasizing its role in connecting local producers with buyers and promoting healthy, minimally processed food options for children.

The resolution further underscores the importance of the LFSCC program in fostering tailored solutions for local food procurement, ensuring that federal funds are used effectively and efficiently through strict oversight and audits. By calling on Congress to maintain funding for this initiative, the resolution aims to protect the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers while promoting the health and well-being of children in West Virginia. The Clerk is instructed to send copies of the resolution to the state's congressional members to facilitate this advocacy.