Illinois Policies

HB78 Farm Fresh Schools Program (Public Act 96-0153)

Illinois Food, Farms, and Jobs Act (Public Act 96-579)
On July 17, 2010, Governor Pat Quinn signed bill SB 615, the Farm-to-school database program will create a database of schools looking to purchase fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables and local farmers who can provide locally grown fruits in vegetables to schools. The database created by SB 615 will help to create relationship and facilitate purchasing between schools that want to buy fresh local food and the farmers who grow.

Additional Legislation and policies affecting Local Foods in Illinois can be found at: http://www.ilstewards.org/content/3812