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Access to Healthy Food

State Farm-to-School Policies: In March 2008, Washington passed an ambitious farm-to-school bill that links farmers and schools, identifies curricula, establishes a fresh fruit and vegetable grant program and more. (8/18/2008)
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Nutrition Rules: Making healthy food choices available to school kids is a priority for many lawmakers. Read more in the May issue of State Legislatures magazine. (4/29/2008)
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Healthy Community Design Legislation Database: Summaries of bills that focus on strategies that increase access to healthy food and opportunities for including physical activity into one's daily routine. (4/22/2008)
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Planning for Food: The American Assocation of Planners has compiled a policy guide for planners to better incorporate food system issues into their work. (4/23/2008)
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Food Fight: For years Americans have taken the nation's food inspection system for granted, confident that federal oversight of food production ensured safety, but that is harder than it seems. (5/29/2008)
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