To modify a provision relating to purchases of locally produced foods.

1. Adds SEC. 4207. PURCHASES OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FOODS on page 360, line 24

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   Inserted: SEC. 4207. PURCHASES OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FOODS.

   Inserted: Section 9(j) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(j)) is amended--

   Inserted: (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively, and indenting the subparagraphs appropriately;

   Inserted: (2) by striking "The Secretary" and inserting the following:

   Inserted: "(1) In general.--The Secretary";

   Inserted: (3) in paragraph (1) (as so redesignated)--

   Inserted: (A) in subparagraph (B)--

   Inserted: (i) by striking "paragraph (1) of the policy described in that paragraph and paragraph (3)" and inserting "subparagraph (A) of the policy described in that subparagraph and subparagraph (C)"; and

   Inserted: (ii) by striking "and" at the end;

   Inserted: (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

   Inserted: (C) by adding at the end the following:

   Inserted: "(D) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3), conduct not fewer than 5 demonstration projects through school food authorities receiving funds under this Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.) to facilitate the purchase of unprocessed and minimally processed locally grown and locally raised agricultural products."; and

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   Inserted: (4) by adding at the end the following:

   Inserted: "(2) Selection.--In conducting demonstration projects under paragraph (1)(D), the Secretary shall ensure that at least 1 project is located in a State in each of--

   Inserted: "(A) the Pacific Northwest Region;

   Inserted: "(B) the Northeast Region;

   Inserted: "(C) the Western Region;

   Inserted: "(D) the Midwest Region; and

   Inserted: "(E) the Southern Region.

   Inserted: "(3) Priority.--In selecting States for participation in the demonstration projects under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prioritize applications based on--

   Inserted: "(A) the quantity and variety of growers of local fruits and vegetables in the State;

   Inserted: "(B) the demonstrated commitment of the State to farm-to-school efforts, as evidenced by prior efforts to increase and promote farm-to- school programs in the State; and

   Inserted: "(C) whether the State contains a sufficient quantity of school districts of varying population sizes and geographical locations.".

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   On page 360, after line 24, add the following:

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