{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://pressley.house.gov/2026/08/14/photos-in-everett-rep-pressley-commissioner-randle-convene-urban-farmers-and-environmental-stewards-for-timely-discussion/", "PHOTOS: In Everett, Rep. Pressley, Commissioner Randle Convene Urban Farmers and Environmental Stewards for Timely Discussion", "2026-08-14", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MA", "Ayanna Pressley", "P000617", "pressley.house.gov", "pressley", "https://pressley.house.gov/news/", "scraper", "\u201cUrban agriculture is about more than just food\u2014it is community in action, promoting food sovereignty, environmental justice, and climate resilience,\u201d said Congresswoman Pressley. \u201cWhile Trump and Republicans attack urban farmers and rip food away from our families, I\u2019m grateful for the meaningful work done by the Commonwealth and cities like Everett to stand in the gap. It was a joy to see this work up close and discuss how we can continue creating more just, equitable, and sustainable communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cUrban agriculture is a movement and practice that helps to transform communities by tackling the root causes of injustices in food systems and nourishing the souls and stomachs of community members,\u201d said Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner Ashley Randle. \u201cI am deeply grateful for the Congresswoman\u2019s tireless advocacy in her district and beyond to ensure community voices are heard so we can continue advancing and deepening our support of urban agriculture across the Commonwealth. Together, we\u2019re working to ensure that all community members have access to local, fresh food.\u201d\n\n\u201cEvents like this are important because they bring together the people working at every level to improve access to fresh, healthy food,\u201d said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. \u201cHere in Everett, we\u2019re doing our part through our farmers markets, Community Fridge and partnerships with local organizations, while looking for new opportunities to expand urban agriculture and community gardening. I\u2019m proud to see Everett be part of this larger effort to build healthier, more accessible food systems across Massachusetts.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-15T05:23:20Z", "2026-08-15T05:24:50Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://pressley.house.gov/2026/08/14/photos-in-everett-rep-pressley-commissioner-randle-convene-urban-farmers-and-environmental-stewards-for-timely-discussion/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8614819962531328, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}