An Act To Increase Food Sovereignty in Local Communities

CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY

This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.

This bill proposes to enact measures designed to:

1. Preserve the ability of local communities to produce, process, sell, purchase and consume local foods;

2. Ensure the preservation of family farms; and

3. Enhance the economic, environmental and social wealth of local communities by supporting family farms and sustainable agricultural practices and promoting the unimpeded ability of individuals, families and other entities to process or prepare foods for home consumption.