Creating a Food Policy Council and Director Position

L.B. 821 establishes a food policy council to determine food policies that promote access, sustainability, and local procurement. The council’s responsibilities include identifying regulatory barriers, analyzing data, and advising organizations on local food sales. Specifically, the bill directs the council to encourage institutional buyers to purchase locally grown foods. The bill also creates a food policy director position to promote policies that increase food access and build a local food economy.