Interim study of food security and agricultural prosperity

This joint resolution requests an interim committee to study food security and agricultural prosperity in Montana. The committee will examine food availability, production, access, value-added opportunities, existing programs (like the Farmers to Families Food Box Program), and challenges such as soil health and pollinator decline, with input from stakeholders and agencies. The study must be completed by September 15, 2026, and its findings reported to the 70th Legislature. This procedural resolution does not enact new laws but sets a framework for future policy considerations.