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Policy Updates

2Aug

Oregon Passes Farm to School Bill

22Apr

Geographic Preference Option

14Dec

President Obama Signs Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 Into Law

First Lady Michelle Obama, Administration Officials and Let's Move! Advocates Reaffirm Commitment to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids
6Dec

House Approves Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

The bill is now waiting to be signed by the President
17Nov

HOUSE PASSES RESOLUTION PROMOTING FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS

House Designates October Farm to School Month Supporting Farmers and Students
19Jul

NYS Council on Food Policy: Comments on Geographic Preference Option for the Procurement of Unprocessed Agricultural Products in Child Nutrition Programs

"Farm to school programs increase the availability of fresh and locally grown food to improve our children's daily nutrition and can lead to permanent improvements in their diets and eating habits." -Congressman Rush Holt