Expressing support for designation of October as "National Farm to School Month".

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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Farm to School programs should be recognized as a proven strategy that can provide immediate and long-term benefits to child health, small and medium-sized agricultural producer income, and community economic development; and (2) the federal government should partner in assisting schools and local educational agencies in implementing such programs. Supports designation of National Farm to School Month. Encourages: (1) schools and local education agencies to use local produce in meals; and (2) 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.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 16 November 2010

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 16 November 2010

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 16 November 2010

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 September 2010

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 September 2010

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 September 2010

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