Vermont § 4719 - Purpose and State goal
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4719 — Purpose and State goal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4719. Purpose and State goal
- (a) Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a farm-to-school program to: (1) encourage Vermont residents in developing healthy and lifelong habits of eating nutritious
local foods; (2) maximize use by Vermont schools of fresh and locally grown, produced, or processed
food; (3) work with partners to establish a food, farm, and nutrition education program that
educates Vermont students regarding healthy eating habits through the use of educational
materials, classes, and hands-on techniques that inform students of the connections
between farming and the foods that students consume; (4) increase the size and stability of direct sales markets available to farmers; and (5) increase participation of Vermont students in child nutrition programs by increasing
the selection of available foods. (b) State Farm-to-School Network goal. It is the goal of the Farm-to-School Program to establish a food system that by 2025: (1) engages 75 percent of Vermont schools in an integrated food system education program
that incorporates community-based learning; and (2) purchases 50 percent of food from local or regional food sources. (Added 2017, No. 63, § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4719
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4719 cover?
Section 4719 ("Purpose and State goal") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 4719?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 4719 apply to my situation?
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