Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Summary
The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to set up cooperative agreements with eligible state, local or tribal entities so they can purchase unprocessed or minimally processed foods from nearby farms and producers. It earmarks $200 million annually, requires at least 25 % of purchases to come from small, mid‑size, beginning or veteran producers, and provides technical assistance to strengthen local food systems. The goal is to boost regional food security and economic opportunities for local farmers.
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