On a mission to advance the local food movement, a Democrat from Austin is finding common ground with Republicans and rural Texans.
When Republicans hear a Democrat saying there is “too much regulation, their ears perk up,” State Representative Eddie Rodriguez, that Democrat, said with a smile. Mr. Rodriguez founded the Farm to Table Caucus, the nation’s first bipartisan legislative caucus to focus on advancing the local production of healthy food.
Ultimately, Mr. Rodriguez says, the caucus could help address health issues in Texas like obesity and the scarcity of healthy food options in poor urban neighborhoods.
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