SJR47: Joint Resolution Text

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2011 - 2012 LEGISLATURE

2011 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 47

October 25, 2011 - Introduced by Senators Lassa, Shilling, Vinehout, C. Larson, Olsen, Miller, Risser, Wirch, Schultz and Taylor, cosponsored by Representatives Kestell, Vruwink, Molepske Jr, Bewley, Jorgensen, Pasch, Roys, Radcliffe, Danou, Spanbauer, Sinicki, Berceau, C. Taylor, Hebl, Ballweg and A. Ott. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR47,1,1 Relating to: proclaiming October 2011 as Farm to School Month.

SJR47,1,4 Whereas, in 2010, Wisconsin passed legislation that included a state Farm to School grant program to be promoted by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; and

SJR47,1,7 Whereas, Farm to School programs link schools and local farms in order to provide schools with nutritious foods for their meals and snacks that help children develop healthful eating habits; and

SJR47,1,11 Whereas, children eat 20 percent more fruit and vegetables if they are in a Farm to School program, and programs teaching children about healthful eating habits and about agriculture and nutrition encourage children to develop other health habits that decrease childhood obesity; and

SJR47,1,15 Whereas, Farm to School programs save Wisconsin schools money due to less fluctuation in local farm prices, increased participation in the meal program in which farm-fresh is served, and reduced costs when schools use less costly local produce instead of processed foods schools might otherwise use; and

SJR47,2,3 Whereas, Farm to School programs provide local farmers with new markets, and the variety of local crops can provide opportunities for increased community economic development; now, therefore, be it

SJR47,2,5 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature proclaims October 2011 as Farm to School Month.

SJR47,2,6 (End)