A 4754
Requires Departments of Agriculture and Education to cooperatively implement new "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" initiative to promote and facilitate increased procurement and use of local and regional foods for school meals program purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill requires the New Jersey Departments of Agriculture and Education to collaboratively implement a "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" initiative. The goal is to increase the procurement and use of locally and regionally produced foods for school meals programs. This initiative will promote awareness of local food producers and facilitate the purchase of these foods by schools and students. It aims to strengthen local agriculture and provide students with access to fresher, locally sourced meals.
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Alex Sauickie
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