VOLUME 12 - 2019-2020 ISSUE 2

12 Ky. J. Equine, Agric. & Nat. Resources L. 2 (2020).

FARM TO FOOD DESERT: A LOOK AT HOW THE AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION ACT OF 2018 AFFECTS FOOD INSECURITY AND ACCESS TO FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Note Written By: Lexington Souers

Amidst urban growth and prosperity are communities lacking fresh produce and healthy food options. Many communities suffer from “food insecurity,” a problem characterized by a lack of food needed to support a healthy lifestyle. In this Note, Lexington Souers examines how federal assistance has addressed the issue and discusses ways in which communities can maximize assistance.