National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture

Purchase of Locally Produced Foods

2002 Farm Bill-Section 4303

Program Description

While not establishing a program, the 2002 Farm Bill contains the policy statement that institutions participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs are encouraged to purchase local foods where practicable

Program Administration

USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)

Using the Program

Local school administrators, school food service staff, and local and state agencies can refer to this policy in their efforts to promote farm-to-cafeteria projects and change procurement practices to source farm products in their localities or regions.

Who to Contact

Marion Kalb –Farm to School Program Director, Community Food Security Coalition Marion@foodsecurity.org, 530-756-8518, ext 32

Stan Garnnett, Director, USDA/FNS, Stanley.Garnett@usda.gov, 703-305-2590

Resources on the Internet

Community Food Security Coalition's "Healthy Farms, Healthy Kids: Evaluating the Barriers and Opportunities for Farm-to-School Programs" http://www.foodsecurity.org/pubs.html#healthy