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Whereas: consumers are encouraged to, whenever possible, purchase fruits, vegetables, grains, meats,
beverages, and all products made fram them that are raised, value added, and consumed in
Massachusetts;and
Whereas: nutritious food along with clean air and water are the necessities of life and all who work in
agiculture and a sustainable foad system play an essential rote in stewarding these precious
resources;and
Whereas: local food outlets and praducers in Lexington, including but not limited to the Lexington
Farmers' Market and the Lexington Community Farm help to build a strong sustainable local
food system and serve as public and community gathering places;and
Whereas: food waste collection and composting initiatives are essential to a sustainabie and regenerative
food system;and are imperative to reducing waste and its associated geenhouse gas emissions;
and
Whereas: Lexington Public Schools are encouraged to source foods from local farmers and food producers,
for the long-term health, sustainability, and economic growth of the Lexington community for
future generations;and
Whereas: the Lexington Farmers' Market farmers and food producers, Town composting
providers,and localized energy programs contribute to the vitality of Lexington's natural
ecosystems, economic resitience, and community health; and play a critical part in
combating the effects of climate change.
NOW,THEREFORE,WE,THE SELECT BOARD af the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts,do hereby
praclaim September 20,2022 as
Sustainable Foad Systems l,1ay
INWITNES'SWHEREOF,we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be a�xed herewith on
the 6th of September 2022.
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JIF.L L H,�I, IR � � IOSEPH N.PATO
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