Plans for increasing access to healthy, nutritious food in Virginia will be discussed at a symposium at the University of Virginia.

The 2nd Virginia Food Security Summit is set for Dec. 5-6. The
theme is "Connecting Our Farms, Food, Health and Environment."

Organizers say the summit is expected to launch the Farm-to-Table Plan, the first statewide strategic food security plan. The event will showcase innovators in sustainable food initiatives and provide a forum for national and state leaders to discuss food trends.

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