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ID HCR056
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Encourages healthy, locally grown food production, distribution and consumption throughout Idaho to promote economic vitality, public health, and job creation.
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Recognizes Idaho's agricultural heritage and reputation for quality products while noting that since 1960 Idaho residents have increasingly consumed non-local food, creating opportunity for greater food self-sufficiency.
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Notes that local food production benefits farmers economically, preserves agricultural land, improves public health through increased fruit and vegetable consumption, and strengthens small business and entrepreneurship in Idaho communities.
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References existing state initiatives including the Idaho Department of Agriculture's Idaho Preferred™ program and University of Idaho Extension Service programs such as Master Gardeners, Master Food Preservers, Master Composters, and Victory Garden.
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Encourages all Idahoans and Idaho businesses to support local farmers and purchase food produced in or near Idaho to increase regional food self-sufficiency and economic security.
Legislative Description
Stating the findings of the Legislature encouraging healthy, locally grown food production, distribution and consumption in the state of Idaho; support of local farming, the consumption of locally grown foods and the promotion of greater food self-sufficiency within the state; and further encouraging Idahoans and Idaho businesses to celebrate and get to know their local growers and to purchase and consume more food produced in or near Idaho.
LOCALLY GROWN FOOD PRODUCTIONS
Last Action
to Agric Aff
3/1/2010