Establishes a farm-to-institution pilot program in Massachusetts to increase local food procurement by institutions.
The bill establishes a farm-to-institution pilot program in Massachusetts aimed at increasing the procurement of locally grown agricultural products by institutions such as schools, hospitals, and correctional facilities. The program will be administered by the Department of Agricultural Resources, which will develop guidelines, a streamlined application process, and provide resources to participating institutions. A farm-to-institution advisory committee will guide program development and implementation.
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