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Small Farm to School Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5249| House 
| Updated: 9/14/2021
Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Small Farm to School Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to award three-year grants to eight states or tribal organizations to provide school food authorities with an increased reimbursement for free and reduced price lunches that include at least one component that is comprised entirely of locally-produced and unprocessed foods procured directly from certain agricultural producers. USDA must select at least one state or tribal organization located in each of the following regions: (1) the Mid-Atlantic Region, (2) the Midwest Region, (3) the Mountain Plains Region, (4) the Northeast Region, (5) the Southern Region, (6) the Southwest Region, and (7) the Western Region. USDA must give the highest priority to applications that propose to carry out certain projects, including projects that (1) serve a high proportion of children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, and (2) increase the availability of locally-produced foods to children. Additionally, priority must be given to states or tribal organizations with a high quantity and variety of growers of local fruits and vegetables on a per capita basis, and with a demonstrated commitment to farm-to-school activities. Each state or tribal organization that receives a grant must provide, from nonfederal sources, an amount equal to 100% of the awarded grant amount.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7831
Small Farm to School Act of 2020
Sep 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7831
    Small Farm to School Act of 2020


  • September 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Agriculture and Food

Small Farm to School Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5249| House 
| Updated: 9/14/2021
Small Farm to School Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to award three-year grants to eight states or tribal organizations to provide school food authorities with an increased reimbursement for free and reduced price lunches that include at least one component that is comprised entirely of locally-produced and unprocessed foods procured directly from certain agricultural producers. USDA must select at least one state or tribal organization located in each of the following regions: (1) the Mid-Atlantic Region, (2) the Midwest Region, (3) the Mountain Plains Region, (4) the Northeast Region, (5) the Southern Region, (6) the Southwest Region, and (7) the Western Region. USDA must give the highest priority to applications that propose to carry out certain projects, including projects that (1) serve a high proportion of children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, and (2) increase the availability of locally-produced foods to children. Additionally, priority must be given to states or tribal organizations with a high quantity and variety of growers of local fruits and vegetables on a per capita basis, and with a demonstrated commitment to farm-to-school activities. Each state or tribal organization that receives a grant must provide, from nonfederal sources, an amount equal to 100% of the awarded grant amount.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7831
Small Farm to School Act of 2020
Sep 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7831
    Small Farm to School Act of 2020


  • September 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted