The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act aims to improve food purchasing by the Department of Agriculture, focusing on equity, worker well-being, and.

The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act mandates the Department of Agriculture to procure foods that support equity, worker well-being, and environmental sustainability. This includes foods produced by small or medium-sized farms, certified organic farms, and those that mitigate climate change impacts. The Act also requires the Department to establish a pilot program using a tradeoff process to select bids for food procurement contracts. Additionally, it provides technical assistance and grants to support covered producers and entities in participating in procurement programs.

The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act aims to improve food purchasing by the Department of Agriculture, focusing on equity, worker well-being, and.

The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act mandates the Department of Agriculture to procure foods that support equity, worker well-being, and environmental sustainability. This includes foods produced by small or medium-sized farms, certified organic farms, and those that mitigate climate change impacts. The Act also requires the Department to establish a pilot program using a tradeoff process to select bids for food procurement contracts. Additionally, it provides technical assistance and grants to support covered producers and entities in participating in procurement programs.