The Packer recently wrote about the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act:
Child nutrition bill is a ‘historic win’
Published on 12/02/2010 06:41PM
Legislation that seeks to transform school meals in large part by adding more fruits and vegetables has passed Congress.
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act reauthorizes federal child nutrition programs. The Senate passed the bill in August and the House approved it Dec. 2 by a margin 264 to 157.
The bill was sent to President Obama for his signature, the first major legislation to clear the lame duck session of Congress.
The act increases federal reimbursement for school lunches by six cents per meal, the first increase in more than 30 years. The addition is tied to increased servings of food consistent with dietary guidelines, including fruits and vegetables. Read more
In addition to being good for our nation’s school kids, this Act will help Hawai‘i’s farmers sell produce to Hawai‘i’s school system.
This is something concrete that will help farmers make money. And, as we know: If the farmers make money, farmers will farm.