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Featured Policy: Homegrown: Implementing State & Local Preferences for Food Procurement
Government agencies often procure goods, including food, for use by employees, students, and community members. Generally, when a state or local agency purchases food, the agency uses a competitive process to find the supplier who can provide the lowest-priced goods. However, when government agencies give a competitive preference to locally grown food instead, government procurement can be used as a tool to improve American diets and benefit local food systems. This guide provides an overview of the factors affecting whether a state or local agency may specify a preference for procurement of locally produced food and agricultural products.
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Featured Podcast Episode
Christine Baker-Smith and Julia Bauer from National League of Cities joined the ProGov Podcast to talk about local-level home rule and preemption policy and their "Principles of Home Rule for the 21st Century" report. Listen in to learn how local governments can protect their governing powers and fend off state preemption.