Through Northwest Arkansas Food Systems, the Walton Family Foundationis working to expand opportunities for farmers and increase consumers' access to fresh products. The goal is to position the region as a national model for local food grown in healthy soil.
New Initiative Supports Farmers, Access to Locally-Grown Food
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