S.Res. 403 · 116th Congress

A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Farm to School Month".

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Introduced
2019-10-31
Latest action
2019-10-31 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

This resolution (1) designates October 2019 as National Farm to School Month; (2) recognizes support for policy improvements to farm to school programs in legislation reauthorizing child nutrition programs; (3) encourages schools and local educational agencies to use local farm products in meals; and (4) encourages schools, farmers and farm groups, local businesses, nonprofit institutions, churches, cities, state governments, and other local groups to raise awareness of farm to school efforts in their communities.