What's Happening in Plymouth, NH…

The New Hampshire Senate is considering a bill with the potential to bolster income for the state’s farmers, while at the same time improving the quality of food provided to the state’s children and saving money for those schools included in the pilot program.

If passed, House Bill 1678 would put a two-year pilot program in place that would reimburse 10 public schools – one in each of New Hampshire’s counties. For Plymouth schools to participate they will have to put in an application. If selected as the Grafton County school system of choice, the Plymouth district would be reimbursed for 33% of the money spend on food purchased from New Hampshire farmers.

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The bill would require the state to spend $241,000 from the state’s general fund for the purchase of local sourced fish, beef, pork, poultry, dairy, eggs, vegetables, fruits, maple syrup, and cider. Schools would be given the choice of acquiring these foods from distributors, food hubs, or directly from farms.

Additionally, the bill, which has passed the House and is currently being considered by the Senate Finance Committee, would create a select committee, with members chosen for their knowledge of New Hampshire school meal service and agriculture. The committee would also be charged with selecting the schools for the pilot program from the applicants, taking into account their locations, size, and socioeconomic backgrounds.