REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE DETAILING FARM-TO-SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION, LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT, REGIONAL KITCHEN ALIGNMENT, AND FEDERAL FARM-TO-SCHOOL GRANT PARTICIPATION.

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The resolution asks the Department of Education, the state’s largest institutional food buyer, to prepare a comprehensive report on its farm‑to‑school activities, local food purchasing, and coordination with regional kitchen projects. The report must include data, assessments, and an action plan for expanding local procurement and participating in federal USDA grant programs. It aims to improve food‑security, support local farmers, and align school food purchases with statewide agricultural investments.

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