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Committee moves forward with bill to link California farms to school meals
Summary
AB 17 31 would create a Healthy Food Procurement Fund and an approved‑vendor program to help schools buy from local farmers; farmers and school food directors said the measure reduces administrative barriers and supports small farms.
Assemblymember Wilson presented AB 17 31 to create a targeted procurement fund and an approved‑vendor system designed to connect California farms with school meal programs and reduce administrative burden that keeps small farmers out of public procurement.
"This bill will help address critical gaps in California's food‑safety and procurement systems by…
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