Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act establishes a program to increase local food purchases.
The Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a program with State, local, and Tribal governments. The program will enter into cooperative agreements to boost the purchase of local foods. Funds can be used for administrative expenses, technical assistance, and purchasing unprocessed or minimally processed local foods. The program aims to support local producers, improve food distribution, and expand economic opportunities for local farmers.
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