Sec. 4209. Purchases of locally produced foods
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Section 9(j) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758(j) ) is amended— by redesignating paragraphs
(1)through
(3)as subparagraphs
(A)through (C), respectively, and indenting the subparagraphs appropriately; by striking The Secretary and inserting the following: The Secretary ; in paragraph
(1)(as so redesignated)— in subparagraph (B)— by striking paragraph
(1)of the policy described in that paragraph and paragraph
(3)and inserting subparagraph
(A)of the policy described in that subparagraph and subparagraph
(C); and by striking and at the end; in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and by adding at the end the following: not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, in accordance with paragraphs
(2)and (3), conduct not fewer than 5 demonstration projects through school food authorities receiving funds under this Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq. ) to facilitate the purchase of unprocessed and minimally processed locally grown and locally raised agricultural products. ; and by adding at the end the following: In conducting demonstration projects under paragraph (1)(D), the Secretary shall ensure that at least 1 project is located in a State in each of— the Pacific Northwest Region; the Northeast Region; the Western Region; the Midwest Region; and the Southern Region. In selecting States for participation in the demonstration projects under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prioritize applications based on— the quantity and variety of growers of local fruits and vegetables in the State; the demonstrated commitment of the State to farm-to-school efforts, as evidenced by prior efforts to increase and promote farm-to- school programs in the State; and whether the State contains a sufficient quantity of school districts of varying population sizes and geographical locations. .
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