MAHA plan recognizes role of farming

Agriculture groups say updated strategy shows Make American Healthy Again Commission listened to farmers.

The Trump administration's updated strategy to improve the health of Americans includes more than 120 initiatives addressing childhood health and highlights the important role of farmers in the food system.

Agriculture groups said the strategy released last week shows the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission listened to the concerns of farmers following an initial draft released in May. It reflects a greater understanding of how food is grown, as well as opportunities to make smart, science-based improvements, said...