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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 3rd district, recently shared her thoughts on local agriculture and holiday traditions through a series of tweets. These messages reflect her commitment to supporting local economies and sustainable practices.

On November 18, 2024, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez encouraged constituents to consider purchasing a natural Christmas tree from their backyard rather than opting for a plastic alternative. She highlighted the affordability and enjoyment of acquiring such trees with a permit from "When real Christmas trees grow right in our backyard, consider a natural tree this year instead of a petroleum-based plastic imitation. It's only $5 to get a @GPNF permit online or at a local vendor – and it's a lot of fun to hunt one down!"

In another tweet posted later that day, she advocated for the support of local family farms as a means to challenge consolidation in the food system and reduce the costs of healthy foods. She expressed optimism about how these efforts could help consumers understand where their food originates "By supporting local, multi-generational family farms, we can challenge consolidation in our food system and bring down the costs of healthy foods."

Additionally, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez provided resources for further information regarding these initiatives with a succinct tweet: "Learn more: https://t.co/JUhh2Mljtd".