🚨 Urgent Action Needed: Support HB 699
HB 699 — the Direct On-Farm Sales Bill, patroned by Delegate Eric Zehr, has been referred to the House General Laws Committee and could be heard as early as Tuesday the 27th.
Take Action Now
We need your voice.
- Email or call your Delegate or Senator and ask them to co-sponsor and support HB 699.
- Contact members of the House General Laws Committee and urge them to vote YES on HB 699.
- Emails are most effective, but phone calls and voicemail messages also make an impact.
- Choose one or two talking points below and share why this bill matters to you and your family.
What Does HB 699 Do?
HB 699 allows Virginia farmers and home producers to sell what they grow or produce directly to consumers through on-farm sales, without being burdened by regulations designed for large, third-party food distributors.
This bill supports direct, voluntary transactions between producers and consumers for personal consumption, empowering neighbors to work together without unnecessary government oversight.
Talking Points
- Strengthens Virginia’s local economy by expanding direct-to-consumer access and keeping food dollars in our communities.
- Restores trust in our food system by giving Virginians greater access to locally produced foods.
- Protects food autonomy, preserving the right to choose who produces your food without excessive regulation.
- Preserves our local food shed, reducing reliance on foreign and corporate food systems and helping families know exactly where their food comes from.
HB 699 will help foster local economic growth, food security, and long-term resilience within Virginia’s food system.
Please also take a moment to thank Delegate Eric Zehr for sponsoring and championing the Direct On-Farm Sales Bill.
