Can the schools specify a geographic preference on the procurement instrument?
As of June 2008, schools participating in the Child Nutrition Programs may include a geographic preference when procuring unprocessed, locally grown or locally raised agricultural products. To qualify, the agricultural products may not have been cooked, seasoned, frozen, canned, or combined with any other products. Note: The term unprocessed precludes the use of geographic preference for agricultural products that have significant value added components.
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- Can the schools specify a geographic preference on the procurement instrument?
