The Hunger Caucus and Related Initiatives in the 2022 Legislature

What were the legislative outcomes for food, hunger, agriculture and human needs initiatives in the 2022 New Mexico State Legislature? The most significant and far-reaching measure approved in the past legislative session was the Food, Farms and Hunger initiative promoted by a broad anti-hunger coalition in collaboration with the governor's office and legislators. The effort resulted in approval of a $24 million package in anti-hunger and related measures ia the state budget. Listen to Pam Roy of the New Mexico Food and Agriculture Policy Council, Kurt Rager of the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-New Mexico, and State Rep. Joanne Ferrary talk about these initiatives. Rep. Ferrary also gave us an update on the Legislative Hunger Caucus.