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Policy Database
State Policy
Maine

Encouraging Schools to Teach Agricultural Studies

ME H.P. 460 2013

Last Visited 3/30/26
Policy Summary

H.P. 460 encourages schools to include agricultural studies in their curricula. Curricula should stress (1) agriculture’s relevance in the state’s history, development, and economy; (2) connections between the farm and daily life; (3) food sources; and (4) the importance of eating healthy food to combat childhood obesity

State Maine
Jurisdiction Name Maine
Jurisdiction Type state
Food System Topics
  • Farm to School
  • Nutrition
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