Massachusetts H3993 establishes a pilot program to support farm and school partnerships in school meals.

Massachusetts H3993 creates a three-year pilot program, the Massachusetts Farm to School Incentive Program, to reimburse school food authorities and licensed early education and care programs for purchases of locally grown or caught food. The program aims to promote geographic, social, economic, and racial equity. Participants receive reimbursement at a rate of $1 for every $3 spent on local products and $1 for every $5 spent on syrup.

Massachusetts H3993 establishes a pilot program to support farm and school partnerships in school meals.

Massachusetts H3993 creates a three-year pilot program, the Massachusetts Farm to School Incentive Program, to reimburse school food authorities and licensed early education and care programs for purchases of locally grown or caught food. The program aims to promote geographic, social, economic, and racial equity. Participants receive reimbursement at a rate of $1 for every $3 spent on local products and $1 for every $5 spent on syrup.