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Small Farm to School Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7831| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2020
Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Small Farm to School Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to award three-year grants to eight states or tribal organizations to provide school food authorities with an increased reimbursement for free and reduced price lunches that are comprised of locally-grown and unprocessed foods procured directly from certain agricultural producers. USDA must select at least one state or tribal organization located in each of the following regions: (1) the Mid-Atlantic Region, (2) the Midwest Region, (3) the Mountain Plains Region, (4) the Northeast Region, (5) the Southern Region, (6) the Southwest Region, and (7) the Western Region. USDA must give the highest priority to applications that propose to carry out certain projects, including projects that (1) serve a high proportion of children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, and (2) increase the availability of locally-produced and unprocessed foods to children. Additionally, priority must be given to states or tribal organizations with a high quantity and variety of growers of local fruits and vegetables on a per capita basis, and with a demonstrated commitment to farm-to-school activities. Each state or tribal organization that receives a grant must provide, from non-federal sources, an amount equal to 100% of the awarded grant amount.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • July 29, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Agricultural educationChild healthCongressional oversightEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesIndian social and development programsMinority educationNutrition and dietState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula

Small Farm to School Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7831| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2020
Small Farm to School Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to award three-year grants to eight states or tribal organizations to provide school food authorities with an increased reimbursement for free and reduced price lunches that are comprised of locally-grown and unprocessed foods procured directly from certain agricultural producers. USDA must select at least one state or tribal organization located in each of the following regions: (1) the Mid-Atlantic Region, (2) the Midwest Region, (3) the Mountain Plains Region, (4) the Northeast Region, (5) the Southern Region, (6) the Southwest Region, and (7) the Western Region. USDA must give the highest priority to applications that propose to carry out certain projects, including projects that (1) serve a high proportion of children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, and (2) increase the availability of locally-produced and unprocessed foods to children. Additionally, priority must be given to states or tribal organizations with a high quantity and variety of growers of local fruits and vegetables on a per capita basis, and with a demonstrated commitment to farm-to-school activities. Each state or tribal organization that receives a grant must provide, from non-federal sources, an amount equal to 100% of the awarded grant amount.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • July 29, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural educationChild healthCongressional oversightEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesIndian social and development programsMinority educationNutrition and dietState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula