Established in 2010, the Council is charged with developing
recommendations to: increase production, sales and consumption of
Massachusetts-grown foods; establish and promote programs that deliver healthy
Massachusetts-grown foods to Massachusetts residents; protect the land and
water resources required for sustained local food production; train, retain and
recruit farmers; and provide for the continued
economic viability of local food production, processing and distribution
in the Commonwealth. The Council is
required to submit an annual report by December 31st detailing its
progress in reaching these goals, along with any recommendations for
legislative action.
“Encouraging the purchase and consumption of locally-grown
food is not only important for the state’s economy, but also for promoting
fresher and healthier dietary choices,” said Representative Jones. “I have full confidence that Representative
Cole will discharge her responsibilities admirably and that her talent will add
significantly to the work of the Council.”
Representative Cole said, “I am
very happy and thankful the House Minority Leader has appointed me to this
Council. I look forward to serving and
contributing to their work.”
Representative Cole represents the Twelfth Essex District, which consists of
wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and precincts 1 and 3 of ward 5 in the city of Peabody.
