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S 5117 In Committee

Relates to providing fresh produce to food deserts in the state

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Establishes in the department of agriculture and markets a program to purchase fresh produce from farms located in the state and distribute such produce to areas determined by the commissioner of agriculture and markets to be food deserts; promotes opportunities for farm ownership among under-represented farmers, including farmers who are black, indigenous, or people of color.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 19, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
35 · Low