We know that making sure our children have access to a good education and nutritious food helps put them on a path to success. Building a strong foundation for our nation's youth means ensuring they have all the tools in place to grow up healthy and strong.

However, too many American children live in households where healthy food is not always available. In remote areas especially, families still often face barriers to getting the education and healthcare that they need.

That's why we must invest in initiatives that boost nutrition, invest in important rural infrastructure, like schools, hospitals and farmers markets, and help our nation's rural families access crucial resources they need to give their kids a strong start to life.