HF 2322: Providing for the agricultural commodities produced in this state, including the preparation or processing of agricultural commodities into local food, by providing for the membership of the local food and farm program council, and the local food and farm program

What it does

BACKGROUND. Code chapter 267A establishes an initiative related to the production, processing, distribution, and marketing of agricultural commodities produced in this state and food products prepared or processed from those agricultural commodities in this state. The initiative is administered by a local food and farm program council (council) which is established within the department of agriculture and land stewardship (DALS) and is comprised of five members.3).4). The coordinator, with advice from the council, administers a local food and farm program (program) to improve communication and cooperation between and among farmers, food entrepreneurs, and consumers; and to foster coordination between and among government agencies and private-sector firms working on local food and farm-related issues.

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Center for Rural Affairs; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club

In plain words

1. February 10, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture committee