H.R.2364 - Local Food and Farm Support Act Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer / 110th Congress

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Title
110th Congress - To promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers through local and regional markets, expand access to healthy food in underserved communities, provide access to locally and regionally grown food for schools, institutions, and consumers, and strengthen rural-urban linkages, and for other purposes. hidemore...
Summary
To promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers through local and regional markets, expand access to healthy food in underserved communities, provide access to locally and regionally grown food for schools, institutions, and consumers, and strengthen rural-urban linkages, and for other purposes. (by MAPLight.org)
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The bill has been introduced.

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Healthy Food by Joel Schlachet, Aug 19, 2008 (6:25pm)

This bill will create a market for local farmers and ranchers to produce healthier foods for schools and other local areas.