,,ii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #fgi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #i1 #bjac ,mr4 ,brown 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,casey1 ,mr4 ,cowan1 ,mrs4 ,gillibrand1 ,ms4 ,mikulski1 ,mr4 ,durbin1 ,mr4 ,harkin1 ,mr4 ,leahy1 ,mr4 ,tester1 ,mr4 ,wyden1 and ,mrs4 ,shaheen7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry ,a ,,bill ,to promote local and regional farm and food systems1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,local ,farms1 ,food1 and ,jobs ,act of #bjac4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,title ,i--,nutrition ,sec4 #aja4 ,retailers4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,demonstration projects on acceptance of benefits of mobile transactions4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,use of benefits for purchase of community-supported agriculture share4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,additional authority for purchase of fresh fruits1 vegetables1 and other specialty food crops4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,encouraging locally and regionally grown and raised food4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,assistance for community food projects4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,senior farmers' market nutrition program4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,hunger-free communities4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,food and ,nutrition ,agriculture ,service ,learning ,program4 ,title ,,ii--,credit ,sec4 #bja4 ,loans to local and regional food producers4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,clarification of the mission of the farm credit system to recognize the economic benefits of supporting young1 beginning1 and small farmers and ranchers1 and contributions of local and regional farm and food systems4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,young1 beginning1 and small farmers and ranchers and locally or regionally produced agricultural products4 ,title ,,iii--,rural ,development ,sec4 #cja4 ,availability of rural business opportunity grants for local and regional food systems4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,clarification on allowed partnerships for certain community facilities grants and loans4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,availability of rural business enterprise grants for value-added processing1 aggregation1 distribution1 storage1 and marketing in connection with production agriculture4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,making improvements to business and industry direct and guaranteed loans to benefit producers of local or regionally produced agricultural food products4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,value-added agricultural product market development grants4 ,title ,,iv--,research1 ,education1 and ,related ,matters ,sec4 #dja4 ,agriculture and food research initiative4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,local and regional food system enterprise facilitation4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,conventional breeding initiative4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,national genetics resources program4 ,title ,v--,horticulture ,sec4 #eja4 ,farmers market and local food promotion program4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,specialty crop block grants4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,study on local food production and program evaluation4 ,title ,,vi--,crop ,insurance ,sec4 #fja4 ,research and development authority4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,whole farm risk management insurance4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,approval of costs for research and development4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,crop insurance for organic crops4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,nationwide expansion of agricultural management assistance program and inclusion of organic certification cost share assistance4 ,title ,,vii--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #gja4 ,technical assistance4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,guidance4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,labels and public information on label content4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,meat and poultry processing report4 ,i ,nutrition #aja4 ,retailers 7a7 ,definition of retail food store ,section #c7p7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7p77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by striking at least #b and inserting at least #c2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7 by inserting or agricultural producers who market agricultural products directly to consumers after venture4 7b7 ,alternative benefit delivery ,section #g7;f7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,imposition of costs 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall require participating retailers 7including restaurants participating in a ,state option restaurant program intended to serve the elderly1 disabled1 and homeless7 to pay #ajj percent of the costs of acquiring1 and arrange for the implementation of1 electronic benefit transfer point-of-sale equipment and supplies4 7,b7 ,exemptions ,the ,secretary may exempt from subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 farmers' markets and other direct farmer-to-consumer marketing outlets1 military commissaries1 nonprofit food buying cooperatives1 and establishments1 organizations1 programs1 or group living arrangements described in paragraphs 7#e71 7#g71 and 7#h7 of section #c7k72 and 7ii7 establishments described in paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#i7 of section #c7k71 other than restaurants participating in a ,state option restaurant program4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,termination of manual vouchers 7,a7 ,in general ,effective beginning on the effective date of this paragraph1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 no ,state shall issue manual vouchers to a household that receives supplemental nutrition assistance under this ,act or allow retailers to accept manual vouchers as payment1 unless the ,secretary determines that the manual vouchers are necessary1 such as in the event of an electronic benefit transfer system failure or a disaster situation4 7,b7 ,exemptions ,the ,secretary may exempt categories of retailers or individual retailers from subparagraph 7,a7 based on criteria established by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,unique identification number required ,in an effort to enhance the antifraud protections of the program1 the ,secretary shall require all parties providing electronic benefit transfer services to provide for and maintain a unique terminal identification number information through the supplemental nutrition assistance program electronic benefit transfer transaction routing system4 ,in developing the regulations implementing this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall consider existing commercial practices for other point-of-sale debit transactions4 ,the ,secretary shall issue proposed regulations implementing this paragraph not earlier than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph4 4 7c7 ,electronic benefit transfers ,section #g7;h77#c77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77#c77;,b77 is amended by striking is operational-- and all that follows through 7ii7 in the case of other participating stores1 and inserting is operational4 7d7 ,approval of retail food stores and wholesale food concerns ,section #i of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence of subsection 7a77#a7 by striking 2 and 7,c7 and inserting 2 7,c7 whether the applicant is located in an area with significantly limited access to food2 and 7,d72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,retail food stores with significant sales of excluded items 7,a7 ,in general ,no retail food store for which at least #de percent of the total sales of the retail food store is from the sale of excluded items described in section #c7k77#a7 may be authorized to accept and redeem benefits unless the ,secretary determines that the participation of the retail food store is required for the effective and efficient operation of the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7,b7 ,application ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall be effective-- 7i7 in the case of retail food stores applying to be authorized for the first time1 beginning on the date that is #a year after the effective date of this paragraph2 and 7ii7 in the case of retail food stores participating in the program on the effective date of this paragraph1 during periodic reauthorization in accordance with subsection 7a77#b77;,a74 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,,ebt service requirement ,an approved retail food store shall provide adequate ,,ebt service as described in section #g7;h77#c77;,b74 4 #ajb4 ,demonstration projects on acceptance of benefits of mobile transactions ,section #g7;h7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 ,demonstration projects on acceptance of benefits of mobile transactions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall pilot the use of mobile technologies determined by the ,secretary to be appropriate to test the feasibility and implications for program integrity1 by allowing retail food stores1 farmers markets1 and other direct producer-to-consumer marketing outlets to accept benefits from recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance through mobile transactions4 7,b7 ,demonstration projects ,to be eligible to participate in a demonstration project under subsection 7a71 a retail food store1 farmers market1 or other direct producer-to-consumer marketing outlet shall submit to the ,secretary for approval a plan that includes-- 7i7 a description of the technology2 7ii7 the manner by which the retail food store1 farmers market or other direct producer-to-consumer marketing outlet will provide proof of the transaction to households2 7iii7 the provision of data to the ,secretary1 consistent with requirements established by the ,secretary1 in a manner that allows the ,secretary to evaluate the impact of the demonstration on participant access1 ease of use1 and program integrity2 and 7iv7 such other criteria as the ,secretary may require4 7,c7 ,date of completion ,the demonstration projects under this paragraph shall be completed and final reports submitted to the ,secretary by not later than ,july #a1 #bjaf4 7,d7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate that includes a finding1 based on the data provided under subparagraph 7,c7 whether or not implementation in all ,states is in the best interest of the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 4 #ajc4 ,use of benefits for purchase of community-supported agriculture share ,section #aj of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjai7 is amended in the first sentence by inserting agricultural producers who market agricultural products directly to consumers shall be authorized to redeem benefits for the initial cost of the purchase of a community-supported agriculture share for an appropriate time in advance of food delivery as determined by the ,secretary1 after food so purchased14 #ajd4 ,additional authority for purchase of fresh fruits1 vegetables1 and other specialty food crops ,section #ajfjc of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c-#d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsections3 7c7 ,local preference in memorandum of agreement ,to the maximum extent practicable1 a memorandum of agreement between the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of ,defense related to the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables under this section shall require that fruits and vegetables purchased under the agreement be locally grown 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7d7 ,pilot grant program for purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables 7#a7 ,in general ,using amounts made available to carry out subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall conduct a pilot program under which the ,secretary will give not more than five participating ,states the option of receiving a grant in an amount equal to the value of the commodities that the participating ,state would otherwise receive under this section for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 7#b7 ,use of grant funds ,a participating ,state receiving a grant under this subsection may use the grant funds solely to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution to schools and service institutions in the ,state that participate in the food service programs under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq474 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the fruits and vegetables shall be locally grown1 as determined by the ,state4 7#c7 ,selection of participating ,states ,the ,secretary shall select participating ,states from applications submitted by the ,states4 7#d7 ,reporting requirements 7,a7 ,school and service institution requirement ,schools and service institutions in a participating ,state shall keep records of purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables made using the grant funds and report such records to the ,state4 7,b7 ,state requirement ,each participating ,state shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the success of the pilot program in the ,state1 including information on-- 7i7 the amount and value of each type of fresh fruit and vegetable purchased by the ,state2 and 7ii7 the benefit provided by such purchases in conducting the school food service in the ,state1 including meeting school meal requirements4 4 #aje4 ,encouraging locally and regionally grown and raised food 7a7 ,commodity ,purchase ,streamlining ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may permit each school food authority with a low annual commodity entitlement value1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to elect to substitute locally and regionally grown and raised food for the authority's allotment1 in whole or in part1 of commodity assistance under section #f7;b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agee7;b77 for the school lunch program under such ,act1 if-- 7#a7 the election is requested by the school food authority2 7#b7 the ,secretary determines that the election will reduce ,state and ,federal administrative costs1 such as costs related to transportation1 technology1 and overhead2 and 7#c7 the election will provide the school food authority with greater flexibility to purchase locally and regionally grown and raised foods4 7b7 ,farm-to-,school demonstration projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may establish and carry out farm-to-school demonstration programs under which school food authorities1 agricultural producers producing for local and regional markets1 and other farm to school stakeholders will collaborate with the ,agriculture ,marketing ,service to source food for the school lunch program under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 from local farmers and ranchers in lieu of the commodity assistance provided under section #f7;b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agee7;b77 to such school food authorities for the school lunch program4 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,a demonstration program carried out under this subsection shall-- 7i7 facilitate and increase the purchase of unprocessed and minimally processed locally and regionally grown and raised agricultural products to be served under the school lunch program2 7ii7 test methods to improve procurement1 transportation1 and meal preparation processes2 7iii7 assess whether administrative costs can be saved through increased school authority flexibility to source locally and regionally produced foods2 and 7iv7 undertake rigorous evaluation and share information about results1 including cost savings1 with the ,department of ,agriculture1 other school food authorities1 agricultural producers producing for the local and regional market1 and the general public4 7,b7 ,plans ,the ,secretary shall require demonstration program participants to provide to the ,secretary detailed plans with respect to how the participants will meet the requirements of this subsection4 7#c7 ,length ,the ,secretary shall conduct each demonstration program under this subsection for not less than #c school years and not more than #e years1 except in the case of a demonstration program that requires additional time to meet the requirements under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate among relevant agencies of the ,department of ,agriculture and non-governmental organizations with appropriate expertise to facilitate the provision of training and technical assistance necessary to the successful implementation of demonstration programs under this subsection4 7#e7 ,number ,the ,secretary shall carry out at least #aj demonstration programs under this subsection4 7#f7 ,diversity and balance ,in carrying out demonstration programs under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure-- 7,a7 geographical diversity2 7,b7 that at least half of the demonstration programs are completed in collaboration with school food authorities with small annual commodity entitlements1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,c7 that at least half of the demonstration programs are completed in rural or tribal communities2 and 7,d7 equitable treatment of school food authorities with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced price lunches under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq474 7#g7 ,data analysis ,with respect to each demonstration program carried out under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall ensure that participants of the demonstration program collect data on how the program met the requirements of paragraph 7#b77;,a7 in a manner that will enable the aggregation and analysis of such data4 7#h7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjah1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 and a report on the demonstration programs carried out under this subsection1 including-- 7,a7 an analysis of the data collected under paragraph 7#g72 7,b7 a summary of the efforts of the ,department of ,agriculture to increase the availability and use of locally and regionally grown foods by school food authorities through the commodity assistance provided to such authorities under section under section #f7;b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agee7;b772 and 7,c7 a determination of whether a demonstration program carried out under this section or any aspect of such a program should become an option for school food authorities based on outcomes1 such as children's nutritional health status1 economic benefits to participating agricultural producers and the local economy1 school meal participation rates1 and an all-inclusive comparison of administrative cost of the commodity assistance described in subparagraph 7,b7 and such demonstration program4 #ajf4 ,assistance for community food projects ,section #be of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjjh and inserting #bjad2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by striking #c and inserting #e4 #ajg4 ,senior farmers' market nutrition program ,section #ddjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking #bj1fjj1jjj and inserting #be1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 by striking #bjjh and inserting #bjad2 and 7,c7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting maple syrup1 after honey14 #ajh4 ,hunger-free communities ,section #ddje of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,eligible entity 7,a7 ,collaborative grants ,in subsection 7b71 the term eligible entity means a public food program service provider or nonprofit organization1 including an emergency feeding organization1 that has collaborated or will collaborate with #a or more local partner organizations to achieve at least #a hunger-free communities goal4 7,b7 ,incentive grants ,in subsection 7c71 the term eligible entity means a nonprofit organization 7including an emergency feeding organization71 an agricultural cooperative1 producer network or association1 community health organization1 public benefit corporation1 economic development corporation1 farmers' market1 community-supported agriculture program1 buying club1 supplemental nutrition assistance program retail food store1 a ,state1 local1 or tribal agency1 and any other entity the ,secretary designates4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,supplemental nutrition assistance program ,the term supplemental nutrition assistance program means the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 7#e7 ,underserved community ,the term underserved community has the meaning given the term in section #be of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcd74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by striking not more than #ej percent of any funds made available under subsection 7e7 and inserting funds made available under subsection 7d77#a72 and 7#c7 by striking subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,hunger-,free communities incentive grants 7#a7 ,authorization 7,a7 ,in general ,in each of the years specified in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall make grants to eligible entities in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of carrying out an activity under this subsection shall not exceed #ej percent of the total cost of the activity4 7,c7 ,non-,federal share 7i7 ,in general ,the non-,federal share of the cost of an activity under this subsection may be provided-- 7,i7 in cash or in-kind contributions as determined by the ,secretary1 including facilities1 equipment1 or services2 and 7,,ii7 by a ,state or local government or a private source4 7ii7 ,limitation ,in the case of a for-profit entity1 the non-,federal share described in clause 7i7 shall not include services of an employee1 including salaries paid or expenses covered by the employer4 7#b7 ,criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this subsection1 an eligible entity is a governmental agency or nonprofit organization that-- 7i7 meets the application criteria set forth by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 proposes a project that1 at a minimum-- 7,i7 has the support of the ,state agency2 7,,ii7 would increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low-income consumers participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program by providing incentives at the point of purchase2 7,,iii7 agrees to participate in the evaluation described in paragraph 7#d72 7,,iv7 ensures that the same terms and conditions apply to purchases made by individuals with benefits issued under this ,act and incentives provided for in this subsection as apply to purchases made by individuals who are not members of households receiving benefits1 such as provided for in section #bgh4b7;b7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 and 7,v7 includes effective and efficient technologies for benefit redemption systems that may be replicated in other for ,states and communities4 7,b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that-- 7i7 maximize the share of funds used for direct incentives to participants2 7ii7 use direct-to-consumer sales marketing2 7iii7 demonstrate a track record of designing and implementing successful nutrition incentive programs that connect low-income consumers and agricultural producers2 7iv7 provide locally or regionally produced fruits and vegetables2 7v7 are located in underserved communities2 or 7vi7 address other criteria as established by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,in general ,the value of any benefit provided to a participant in any activity funded under this subsection shall not be considered income or resources for any purpose under any ,federal1 ,state1 or local law4 7,b7 ,prohibition on collection of sales taxes ,each ,state shall ensure that no ,state or local tax is collected on a purchase of food under this subsection4 7,c7 ,no limitation on benefits ,a grant made available under this subsection shall not be used to carry out any project that limits the use of benefits under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 or any other ,federal nutrition law4 7,d7 ,household allotment ,assistance provided under this subsection to households receiving benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program shall not-- 7i7 be considered part of the supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits of the household2 or 7ii7 be used in the collection or disposition of claims under section #ac of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbb74 7#d7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,independent evaluation ,the ,secretary shall provide for an independent evaluation of projects selected under this subsection that measures the impact of each project on-- 7i7 improving the nutrition and health status of participating households receiving incentives under this subsection2 and 7ii7 increasing fruit and vegetable purchases in participating households4 7,b7 ,requirement ,the independent evaluation under subparagraph 7,a7 shall use rigorous methodologies capable of producing scientifically valid information regarding the effectiveness of a project4 7,c7 ,costs ,the ,secretary may use funds not to exceed #aj percent of the funding provided to carry out this section to pay costs associated with administering1 monitoring1 and evaluating each project4 7d7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection 7b7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 7#b7 ,mandatory ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad2 7,b7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjag2 and 7,c7 #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah4 4 #aji4 ,food and ,nutrition ,agriculture ,service ,learning ,program 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiea7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdb4 ,food and ,agriculture ,service ,learning ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,food and ,agriculture ,service ,learning ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 to increase knowledge of agriculture and improve the nutritional health of children4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,program are-- 7#a7 to increase capacity for food1 garden1 and nutrition education within host organizations or entities1 school cafeterias1 and in the classroom2 7#b7 to complement and build upon the efforts of the farm to school programs implemented under section #ah7;g7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi7;g772 7#c7 to support the implementation of the regulations to update meal patterns and nutrition standards promulgated under section #d7;b77#c7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agec7;b77#c772 7#d7 to carry out activities that advance the nutritional health of children and nutrition education in elementary schools and secondary schools2 7#e7 to build on activities carried out by the ,food and ,nutrition ,service and the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service by providing funds to establish new approved national service positions for a national service program2 and 7#f7 to further expand the impact of the efforts described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 through coordination with the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture4 7c7 ,eligibility ,to carry out the ,program1 the ,secretary may make awards to an organization or other entity that1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7#a7 has a proven track record in carrying out the activities described in subsection 7b72 7#b7 is carrying out or otherwise supporting a national service program that receives assistance from the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service under subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abega et seq472 7#c7 works in underserved rural and urban communities2 7#d7 teaches and engages children in experiential learning about agriculture1 gardening1 nutrition1 cooking1 and where food comes from2 and 7#e7 facilitates a connection between elementary schools and secondary schools and agricultural producers in the local and regional area4 7d7 ,accountability 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may require an organization or other entity receiving an award under subsection 7c71 or another qualified entity1 to collect and report any data on the activities carried out by the ,program as the ,secretary determines necessary4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 conduct regular evaluation of the activities carried out by the ,program2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that includes a description of the results of an evaluation conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,use of certain funds ,of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 #bj percent shall be made available to the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture to offset costs associated with hosting1 training1 and overseeing individuals in approved national service positions for the ,program4 7#c7 ,maintenance of effort ,funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall be used only to supplement1 not to supplant1 the amount of ,federal funding otherwise expended for nutrition1 research1 and extension programs of the ,department4 7f7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,approved national service position ,the term approved national service position has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa774 7#b7 ,,esea terms ,the terms elementary school and secondary school have the meanings given the terms in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bif7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f77;,c71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 the authority of the ,secretary to carry out activities described in section #bdb4 4 ,,ii ,credit #bja4 ,loans to local and regional food producers ,subtitle ,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ccc;,c the following new section3 #ccc;,d4 ,loans to local and regional food producers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make and guarantee loans under this title to eligible producers for the production of locally or regionally produced agricultural food products 7as defined in section #caj;,b7g77#i771 including qualified producers engaged in direct-to-consumer marketing1 direct-to-institution marketing1 or direct-to-store marketing1 businesses or activities that produce a value-added agricultural product 7as defined in section #bca7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;a7a771 mid-tier value chains 7as defined in such section #bca7;a771 and other local and regional market outlets4 7b7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall ensure that loan officers processing loans under this section receive appropriate training to serve borrowers and potential borrowers engaged in local and regional food production4 7c7 ,valuation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop ways to determine unit prices 7or other appropriate forms of valuation7 for crops and other agricultural products1 the end use of which is intended to be in locally or regionally produced agricultural food products1 to facilitate lending to local and regional food producers4 7#b7 ,price history ,the ,secretary shall implement a mechanism for local and regional food producers to establish price history for the crops and other agricultural products produced by such producers4 7d7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall develop and implement an outreach strategy to engage and provide loan services to local and regional food producers4 4 #bjb4 ,clarification of the mission of the farm credit system to recognize the economic benefits of supporting young1 beginning1 and small farmers and ranchers1 and contributions of local and regional farm and food systems ,section #a4a of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,recognizing that the vitality of ,united ,states agriculture and rural communities depends on the continued entry of young1 beginning1 and small farmers and ranchers into agriculture1 many of whom will operate farms with local and regional food product distribution1 it is declared to be the policy of the ,congress and an objective of this ,act that the ,farm ,credit ,system should endeavor to serve the credit and related needs of these individuals and the businesses on which they rely and that are necessary to the growth and vitality of local and regional farm and food systems4 4 #bjc4 ,young1 beginning1 and small farmers and ranchers and locally or regionally produced agricultural products 7a7 ,credit for young1 beginning1 and small farmers ,section #d4ai7;a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjg7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence by inserting and for the production of locally or regionally produced agricultural food products 7as defined in section #caj;,b7g77#aj77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act7 before the period2 and 7#b7 by inserting after the second sentence the following3 ,each such program shall include initiatives and may include grants to support current and future borrowers by helping to organize1 build1 expand1 or improve infrastructure and markets for locally or regionally produced agricultural food products 7as so defined744 7b7 ,section #d4ai of such ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjg7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,the ,farm ,credit ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate an annual report that contains a summary and analysis of the operations and achievements of the ,farm ,credit ,system as a whole in meeting the objectives of this section4 ,the ,farm ,credit ,administration shall notify the ,congress whenever a program is out of compliance with this section1 and indicate in the notice the steps the ,farm ,credit ,administration is taking in response4 4 ,,iii ,rural ,development #cja4 ,availability of rural business opportunity grants for local and regional food systems ,section #cjf7;a77#aa7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#aa77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting domestic and before export2 7,b7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in clause 7v7-- 7i7 by inserting domestic and before international2 and 7ii7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 to develop enterprises and business ventures that build sustainable local and regional food systems1 including through processing1 aggregation1 distribution1 storage1 or marketing businesses in connection with production agriculture4 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjad through #bjah4 #cjb4 ,clarification on allowed partnerships for certain community facilities grants and loans 7a7 ,community facilities grant program ,section #cjf7;a77#ai7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ai77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,partnerships allowed ,an association1 unit of general local government1 nonprofit corporation1 or ,indian tribe that receives a grant under this paragraph may partner with philanthropic or for-profit entities in developing specific essential community facilities in rural areas4 4 7b7 ,loan guarantees for water1 wastewater1 and essential community facilities loans ,section #cjf7;a77#bd7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bd77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,partnerships allowed ,the recipient of a loan guarantee under this paragraph may partner with philanthropic or for-profit entities in servicing1 or providing additional credit with respect to1 a loan described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 #cjc4 ,availability of rural business enterprise grants for value-added processing1 aggregation1 distribution1 storage1 and marketing in connection with production agriculture ,section #caj;,b of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 value-added processing1 aggregation1 distribution1 storage1 or marketing in connection with production agriculture4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,b77ii71 by inserting 1 aggregation1 distribution1 storage1 or marketing after processing4 #cjd4 ,making improvements to business and industry direct and guaranteed loans to benefit producers of local or regionally produced agricultural food products ,section #caj;,b7g7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking value-added processing and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting value-added processing1 distribution1 aggregation1 storage1 or marketing of agricultural food products that create new opportunities for agricultural producers22 and 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 and inserting this subsection2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#i77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting in rural or non-rural areas after entities2 7,b7 by striking clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 and inserting the following new clauses3 7ii7 ,priority ,in making or guaranteeing a loan under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that will-- 7,i7 result in increased access to locally or regionally grown food in underserved communities2 7,,ii7 create new market opportunities for local or regional agricultural producers2 or 7,,iii7 support strategic economic and community development regional economic development plans on a multijurisdictional basis4 7iii7 ,guarantee fee ,in guaranteeing a loan under clause 7i71 the ,secretary may waive1 reduce1 or incorporate into the amount of the guarantee made under such clause1 the fee that would otherwise be imposed under paragraph 7#e7 with respect to such guarantee4 2 7,c7 by redesignating clauses 7iv7 and 7v7 as clauses 7v7 and 7vi71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following new clause3 7iv7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall develop and implement an outreach plan to publicize the availability of loans and loan guarantees under this paragraph1 working closely with rural cooperative development centers1 credit unions1 community development financial institutions1 regional economic development authorities1 and other financial and economic development entities4 2 7,e7 in clause 7v7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c77-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by inserting 1 and publish on the internet1 after ,senate2 7ii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii71 respectively2 7iii7 by inserting before subclause 7,,ii71 the following new subclause3 7,i7 summary information on each such project2 2 and 7iv7 in subclause 7,,ii7 7as redesignated by clause 7ii771 by inserting and agricultural producers after communities2 and 7,f7 in clause 7vi77,i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #cje4 ,value-added agricultural product market development grants 7a7 ,definitions ,section #bca7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;a7a77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 7including networks that operate through food distribution centers that coordinate agricultural production and the aggregation1 storage1 processing1 distribution1 and marketing of locally or regionally produced agricultural products7 after products2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking a family farm and inserting family farms2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a77v71 by inserting or as part of a mid-tier value chain before the semicolon4 7b7 ,grant program ,section #bca7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;a7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting paragraph 7#h72 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 using a peer review process1 before shall2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by inserting or conducting a feasibility study after business plan2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 in the case of grants awarded under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 give priority to-- 7i7 operators of small- and medium-sized farms and ranches that are structured as family farms2 or 7ii7 beginning farmers and ranchers or socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers2 and 7,b7 in the case of grants awarded under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 give priority to projects that1 as determined through peer review1 best contribute to-- 7i7 increasing opportunities for operators of small- and medium-sized farms and ranches that are structured as family farms2 or 7ii7 creating opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers or socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers4 2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,outreach and technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall develop and implement an outreach and technical assistance strategy to assist recipients of a grant under this subsection reach and serve underserved ,states and communities 7as determined by the ,secretary74 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#h7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#c77-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall make available to carry out this subsection-- 7i7 #ae1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac1 to remain available until expended2 and 7ii7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 to remain available until expended4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,priority ,funding 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 reserve not less than two-thirds of the amounts made available for each fiscal year under this paragraph to fund grants with respect to which priority is given under paragraph 7#f74 7ii7 ,reservation of funds for projects to benefit beginning farmers or ranchers1 socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers1 and mid-tier value chains 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall reserve #aj percent of the amounts made available for each fiscal year under this paragraph to fund projects that benefit beginning farmers or ranchers or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers4 7,,ii7 ,mid-tier value chains ,the ,secretary shall reserve #aj percent of the amounts made available for each fiscal year under this paragraph to fund applications of eligible entities described in paragraph 7#a7 that propose to develop mid-tier value chains4 7,,iii7 ,unobligated amounts ,any amounts in the reserves for a fiscal year established under subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 that are not obligated by the date on which the ,secretary completes the review process for applications submitted under this section in the fiscal year shall be available to the ,secretary to make grants under this subsection to eligible entities in any ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 ,,iv ,research1 ,education1 and ,related ,matters #dja4 ,agriculture and food research initiative ,subsection 7b7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking food and agricultural sciences and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 food and agricultural sciences 7as defined under section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77-- 7,a7 in the case of a grant made under paragraph 7#f71 to an entity described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 of such paragraph2 and 7,b7 in the case of any other grant made under this subsection1 to any eligible entity described in paragraph 7#g71 including a grant made for-- 7i7 fundamental research 7as defined in section #bea7;f77#a7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a7772 7ii7 applied research 7as defined in such section #bea7;f77#a772 7iii7 integrated research conducted pursuant to section #djf of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbf72 or 7iv7 integrated research so conducted that is applied or fundamental research4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 by striking conventional breeding1 including cultivar and breed development1 and inserting public cultivar development through conventional breeding with no requirement or preference for the use of marker-assisted or genomic selection methods1 including2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77iv71 by striking conventional breeding1 including breed development1 and inserting public breed development through conventional breeding with no requirement or preference for the use of marker-assisted or genomic selection methods1 including2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 in clause 7v71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7vi71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7vii7 new approaches to advance systems that enhance the markets for1 and policy related to1 locally or regionally produced agricultural food products1 as defined in section #caj;,b7g77#i77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#i77;,a774 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by inserting 1 including by conducting each fiscal year at least #a separate request for applications for grants for research on public cultivar development through conventional breeding as described in paragraph 7#b7 before the semicolon at the end2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#aa7 as paragraph 7#ab72 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,conventional breeding ,the term conventional breeding means the development of new varieties of an organism through controlled mating and selection without the use of transgenic methods4 7,b7 ,public breed ,the term public breed means a breed that is the commercially available uniform end product of a publicly funded breeding program that-- 7i7 has been sufficiently tested to demonstrate improved characteristics and stable performance2 and 7ii7 remains in the public domain for research purposes4 7,c7 ,public cultivar ,the term public cultivar means a cultivar that is the commercially available uniform end product of a publicly funded breeding program that-- 7i7 has been sufficiently tested to demonstrate improved characteristics and stable performance2 and 7ii7 remains in the public domain for research purposes4 2 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,a7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#d771 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #djb4 ,local and regional food system enterprise facilitation ,section #ejb of the ,rural ,development ,act of #aigb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bffb7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection3 7f7 ,local and regional farm and food system enterprise facilitation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a local and regional farm and food system enterprise facilitation initiative to increase training and technical assistance for purposes of building sustainable local and regional food systems1 the activities of which may include-- 7,a7 providing practical1 reliable1 and timely information to entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial development organizations concerning business management1 business planning1 microenterprise1 marketing1 and entrepreneurial education and training related to the development of local and regional farm and food system enterprises2 7,b7 providing training and technical assistance to newly operational and growing local and regional farm and food system businesses2 7,c7 establishing networks of entrepreneurial support through partnerships among entrepreneurs1 local business communities1 all levels of government1 nonprofit organizations1 colleges and universities1 and other sectors2 and 7,d7 providing technical assistance for the preparation of grant and loan applications submitted for purposes of carrying out an activity referred to in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c74 7#b7 ,enterprise facilitators 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the initiative established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall establish in the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture the position of enterprise facilitator 7referred to in this subsection as an enterprise facilitator7 to perform the duties specified in subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,priority ,in allocating funds made available to carry out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to enterprise facilitators located in areas that-- 7i7 have high participation rates for the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 and 7ii7 are rural areas 7as defined in section #cdc7ac7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7ac7774 7,c7 ,duties ,an enterprise facilitator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7i7 identify and organize local and regional food producers and entrepreneurs into entities that are able to deliver local and regional food into local markets2 7ii7 develop partnerships with local and regional organizations and institutions to train entrepreneurs and facilitate new enterprises1 including partnerships eligible for or that have received a grant under paragraph 7#c72 7iii7 assist local and regional agricultural producers and processors1 including new producers and processors1 with marketing and distribution of local and regional food products2 7iv7 identify and work to remove barriers to the movement of local and regional food products into the marketplace2 7v7 work with local expanded food and nutrition education programs1 schools and other local institutions1 and individuals to assist in the development of food aggregation1 processing1 distribution1 and storage skills in the locality or region involved2 7vi7 provide technical assistance in the preparation of grant and loan applications submitted for purposes of carrying out an activity referred to in paragraph 7#a72 and 7vii7 work with private sources of funding and other ,federal and ,state agencies to acquire funds for such purposes through grants and loans4 7#c7 ,grants 7,a7 ,authority ,in carrying out the initiative established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities1 on a competitive basis1 to provide training or technical assistance for purposes of building sustainable local and regional food systems4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,an eligible entity under this paragraph is a collaborative ,state1 tribal1 local1 or regionally based network or partnership of public or private entities1 including a network or partnership of-- 7i7 colleges and universities1 including cooperative extension colleges and universities2 7ii7 nonprofit organizations2 7iii7 ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governmental entities2 or 7iv7 any other appropriate entities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,application ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under this paragraph shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such time and in such manner and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including information on any project the entity intends to carry out using grant funds4 7,d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications submitted by eligible entities that are led by or include non-profit community-based organizations with expertise in providing training or technical assistance to local and regional food producers4 7,e7 ,consideration of projects ,in awarding grants under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall consider1 with respect to a project included in an application submitted under subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 the relevance of the project to the initiative established under paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 the appropriateness of the design of the project2 7iii7 the likelihood of achieving the objectives of the project2 7iv7 the inclusion of entrepreneurs and community leaders in the project2 7v7 the availability of enterprise facilitators to assist with the project2 7vi7 adequacy of plans for outreach1 evaluation1 reporting1 and communication2 and 7vii7 the national or regional applicability of the findings and outcomes of the project4 7,f7 ,term ,the term of a grant provided under this paragraph shall be not more than three years4 4 #djc4 ,conventional breeding initiative 7a7 ,in general ,section #bea7;e7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,conventional plant and animal breeding special initiative 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall establish a special initiative within the ,research1 ,education1 and ,extension ,office to coordinate research activities at the ,department relating to conventional plant and animal breeding4 7,b7 ,working group ,in carrying out the special initiative established under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,under ,secretary shall establish a working group that reports to the ,under ,secretary1 to be comprised of individuals who are responsible for the management or administration of public breeding programs in the ,department from each of the following agencies within the ,department3 7i7 ,the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture4 7ii7 ,the ,agricultural ,research ,service4 7iii7 ,the ,economic ,research ,service4 7iv7 ,the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service4 7,c7 ,duties of working group ,the working group shall-- 7i7 coordinate conventional plant and animal breeding research being conducted at or funded by an agency described in subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 carry out ongoing analysis and tracking activities for public grants to ensure that a diverse range of crop and animal breeding needs are being met in a timely and transparent manner2 7iii7 coordinate and collaborate with the ,national ,genetics ,resource ,advisory ,council established pursuant to section #afcb of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehda72 7iv7 maximize the delivery of public cultivars and public breeds and ensure the efficient coordination of the activities of the working group and the activities of each of-- 7,i7 the ,agricultural ,research ,service2 7,,ii7 the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture2 7,,iii7 the ,national ,genetic ,resources ,advisory ,council2 7,,iv7 genetic resource conservation centers2 7,v7 land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7,,vi7 nongovernmental organizations with interests or expertise in conventional breeding2 and 7,,vii7 public and private conventional plant and animal breeders2 and 7v7 evaluate conventional public plant and animal breeding activities and outcomes to make recommendations to the ,under ,secretary on the adequacy of human and financial resources needed to ensure that the next generation of public breeders and agricultural breeders are prepared to meet the challenges of the future4 7,d7 ,advisory board ,the ,under ,secretary shall establish an advisory board whose primary duty will be to make recommendations to the working group established under subparagraph 7,b7 on matters related to the duties specified in subparagraph 7,c74 ,the advisory board shall be comprised of individuals with expertise in conventional plant and animal breeding including representatives from each of the following3 7i7 ,the ,agricultural ,research ,service4 7ii7 ,the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture4 7iii7 ,private foundations and nonprofit organizations that have expertise in conventional plant and animal breeding4 7iv7 ,private agricultural research and technology transfer firms4 7v7 ,land-grant colleges and universities4 7,e7 ,definitions ,the terms conventional breeding1 public cultivar1 and public breed have the meaning given such terms in paragraph 7#aa7 of subsection 7b7 of the of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b774 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bif7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b771 as amended by section #aji7;b71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g7 7as amended by such section #aji7;b771 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h71 7as amended by such section #aji7;b771 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 the authority of the ,secretary to establish a conventional plant and animal breeding special initiative under section #bea7;e74 4 #djd4 ,national genetics resources program ,section #afcb7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehda7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 establish a national strategic germplasm assessment and use plan to meet food security goals for the future2 and 4 ,v ,horticulture #eja4 ,farmers market and local food promotion program ,section #f of the ,farmer-to-,consumer ,direct ,marketing ,act of #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by adding and local food after market2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and ,local ,food after ,market2 7,b7 by striking farmers' markets and to promote2 and 7,c7 by inserting and local food capacity development before the period at the end2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the purposes of the ,program are to increase domestic consumption of and access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products by developing1 improving1 expanding1 and providing outreach1 training1 and technical assistance to1 or assisting in the development1 improvement and expansion of-- 7,a7 domestic farmers' markets1 roadside stands1 community-supported agriculture programs1 agritourism activities1 and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities2 and 7,b7 local and regional food enterprises that are not direct producer-to-consumer markets but process1 distribute1 aggregate1 store1 and market locally or regionally produced food products4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or other agricultural business entity after cooperative2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including a community supported agriculture network or association after association2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,priorities ,in providing grants under the ,program1 priority shall be given to applications that include projects that-- 7#a7 benefit underserved communities2 7#b7 develop market opportunities for small and mid-sized farm and ranch operations2 and 7#c7 include a strategic plan to maximize the use of funds to build capacity for local and regional food systems in a community4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7f7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#e77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting ,commodity ,credit ,corporation funding for fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and #bjad through #bjah2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to funds made available under paragraph 7#a71 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjah4 7#c7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,of the funds made available to carry out the ,program for each fiscal year1 to the maximum extent practicable1 #ej percent shall be used for the purposes described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 and #ej percent shall be used for the purposes described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,cost share ,to be eligible to receive a grant for a project described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 a recipient shall provide a match in the form of cash or in-kind contributions in an amount equal to #be percent of the total cost of the project4 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 ,administrative expenses ,not more than #aj percent of the total amount made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year may be used for administrative expenses4 7#f7 ,limitations ,an eligible entity may not use a grant or other assistance provided under the ,program for the purchase1 construction1 or rehabilitation of a building or structure4 4 #ejb4 ,specialty crop block grants 7a7 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,specialty ,crops ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,the term locally or regionally produced food has the meaning given the term locally or regionally produced agricultural food products in section #caj;,b7g77#i77;,a77i7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#i77;,a77i774 4 7b7 ,availability and purposes of grants ,subsection 7a7 of section #aja of such ,act is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking purpose and inserting purposes2 7#b7 by striking #bjje through #bjab and inserting #bjac through #bjah2 and 7#c7 by striking solely to enhance and all that follows and inserting to increase the consumption and availability of specialty crops1 including those that are locally or regionally produced1 and to increase the profitability1 ecological sustainability1 and competitiveness of specialty crop production44 7c7 ,preference ,such section #aja is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7g71 7h71 7i71 and 7j7 as subsections 7i71 7j71 7k71 and 7m71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,preference ,in using grant funds provided under this section1 the ,state receiving the grant shall give a preference to proposals that demonstrate ability to have direct positive impact on-- 7#a7 farm profitability and sustainability2 7#b7 improved distribution capacity for locally or regionally produced foods2 or 7#c7 increased domestic consumption and affordability of edible specialty crops1 particularly in low-income communities2 and 4 7d7 ,transparency ,such section #aja is further amended by inserting after subsection 7g71 as added by subsection 7c7 of this section1 the following new subsection3 7h7 ,transparency ,each ,state receiving a grant under this section shall1 in a timely manner1 publish on an ,internet website summary information about all grants received under this section and reports on the implementation of projects funded by such grants4 4 7e7 ,use of grant funds ,such section #aja is further amended by inserting after subsection 7k71 as redesignated by subsection 7e77#a7 of this section1 the following new subsection3 7l7 ,use of grant funds ,the ,secretary shall consider expansion of the grant program under this section to include traditional foods of federally recognized ,indian tribes and other minority communities and may publish appropriate guidance to ,states receiving grants under this section regarding any such expansion4 4 #ejc4 ,study on local food production and program evaluation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 collect data on the production and marketing of locally or regionally produced agricultural food products2 7#b7 facilitate interagency collaboration and data sharing on programs related to local and regional food systems2 and 7#c7 monitor the effectiveness of programs designed to expand or facilitate local food systems4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 collect and distribute comprehensive reporting of prices of locally or regionally produced agricultural food products2 7#b7 conduct surveys and analysis and publish reports relating to the production1 handling1 distribution1 retail sales1 and trend studies 7including consumer purchasing patterns7 of or on locally or regionally produced agricultural food products2 7#c7 evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs in growing local and regional food systems1 including-- 7,a7 the impact of local food systems on job creation and economic development2 7,b7 the level of participation in the ,farmers' ,market and ,local ,food ,promotion ,program established under section #f of the ,farmer-to-,consumer ,direct ,marketing ,act of #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjje71 including the percentage of projects funded in comparison to applicants and the types of eligible entities receiving funds2 7,c7 the ability for participants to leverage private capital and a synopsis of the places from which non-,federal funds are derived2 and 7,d7 any additional resources required to aid in the development or expansion of local and regional food systems2 7#d7 expand the ,agricultural ,resource ,management ,survey to include questions on locally or regionally produced agricultural food products2 7#e7 seek to establish or expand private-public partnerships to facilitate1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the collection of data on locally or regionally produced agricultural food products1 including the development of a nationally coordinated and regionally balanced evaluation of the redevelopment of locally or regionally produced food systems2 7#f7 form an interagency work group that includes representatives from-- 7,a7 the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service2 7,b7 the ,agricultural ,research ,service2 7,c7 the ,economic ,research ,service2 7,d7 the ,food and ,nutrition ,service2 7,e7 the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service2 7,f7 the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service2 7,g7 the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture2 and 7,h7 other agencies that are involved in data collection and research on locally or regionally produced agricultural food products2 and 7#g7 authorize the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service to create and administer-- 7,a7 a follow up survey to the ,census of ,agriculture to collect detailed data on producers who indicated that the producers sell to markets for locally or regionally produced agricultural food products2 and 7,b7 a survey for the purpose of collecting market data1 including sales by product type and supply chain or sourcing data1 from all vendors1 including retail and wholesale vendors1 of locally and regionally produced agricultural food products4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the progress that has been made in implementing this section and identifying any additional needs related to developing local and regional food systems4 7d7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,additional funding ,in addition to the funds made available under 7#a71 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 to remain available until expended4 ,,vi ,crop ,insurance #fja4 ,research and development authority 7a7 ,in general ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,contracting2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking may enter into contracts to carry out research and development to and inserting may conduct activities or enter into contracts to carry out research and development to maintain or improve existing policies or develop new policies to2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting conduct research and development or after ,the ,corporation may2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7,b7 ,consultation ,before conducting research and development or entering into a contract under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,corporation shall follow the consultation requirements described in section #ejh7;h77#d77;,e74 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting after expert review in accordance with section #eje7;e7 and procedures of the ,board after approved by the ,board2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking a pasture1 range1 and forage program and inserting policies that increase participation by producers of underserved agricultural commodities1 including sweet sorghum1 sorghum for biomass1 specialty crops1 sugarcane1 and dedicated energy crops4 7b7 ,funding ,section #ebb7;e7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,contracting and inserting ,conducting and contracting for research and development2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting conduct research and development and after the ,corporation may use to2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting conduct research and development and after for the fiscal year to2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking to provide either reimbursement payments or contract payments2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#d74 #fjb4 ,whole farm risk management insurance ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ah7 ,whole farm diversified risk management insurance plan 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall conduct activities or enter into contracts to carry out research and development to develop a whole farm risk management insurance plan1 with a liability limitation of #a1ejj1jjj1 that allows a diversified crop or livestock producer the option to qualify for an indemnity if actual gross farm revenue is below #he percent of the average gross farm revenue or the expected gross farm revenue that can reasonably be expected of the producer1 as determined by the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,eligible producers ,the ,corporation shall permit producers 7including direct-to-consumer marketers1 and producers servicing local and regional and farm identity-preserved markets7 who produce multiple agricultural commodities1 including specialty crops1 industrial crops1 livestock1 and aquaculture products1 to participate in the plan in lieu of any other plan under this subtitle4 7,c7 ,diversification ,the ,corporation may provide diversification-based additional coverage payment rates1 premium discounts1 or other enhanced benefits in recognition of the risk management benefits of crop and livestock diversification strategies for producers that grow multiple crops or that may have income from the production of livestock that uses a crop grown on the farm4 7,d7 ,market readiness ,the ,corporation may include coverage for the value of any packing1 packaging1 or any other similar on-farm activity the ,corporation determines to be the minimum required in order to remove the commodity from the field4 7,e7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the results and feasibility of the research and development conducted under this paragraph1 including an analysis of potential adverse market distortions4 4 #fjc4 ,approval of costs for research and development ,section #ebb7;b77#b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;b77#b77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,approval 7i7 ,in general ,the ,board may approve up to #ej percent of the projected total research and development costs to be paid in advance to an applicant1 in accordance with the procedures developed by the ,board for the making of the payments1 if1 after consideration of the reviewer reports described in subparagraph 7,d7 and such other information as the ,board determines appropriate1 the ,board determines that-- 7,i7 the concept1 in good faith1 will likely result in a viable and marketable policy consistent with section #ejh7;h72 7,,ii7 at the sole discretion of the ,board1 the concept1 if developed into a policy and approved by the ,board1 would provide crop insurance coverage-- 7aa7 in a significantly improved form or that addresses a unique need of agricultural producers2 7bb7 to a crop or region not traditionally served by the ,federal crop insurance program2 or 7cc7 in a form that addresses a recognized flaw or problem in the program2 7,,iii7 the applicant agrees to provide such reports as the ,corporation determines are necessary to monitor the development effort2 7,,iv7 the proposed budget and timetable are reasonable1 as determined by the ,board2 and 7,v7 the concept proposal meets any other requirements that the ,board determines appropriate4 7ii7 ,waiver ,the ,board may waive the #ej-percent limitation and1 upon request of the submitter after the submitter has begun research and development activities1 the ,board may approve an additional #be percent advance payment to the submitter for research and development costs1 if1 at the sole discretion of the ,board1 the ,board determines that-- 7,i7 the intended policy or plan of insurance developed by the submitter will provide coverage for a region or crop that is underserved by the ,federal crop insurance program1 including specialty crops2 and 7,,ii7 the submitter is making satisfactory progress towards developing a viable and marketable policy or plan of insurance consistent with section #ejh7;h74 4 #fjd4 ,crop insurance for organic crops 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejh7;c77#f7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;c77#f77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,organic crops 7i7 ,in general ,as soon as possible1 but not later than the #bjae reinsurance year1 the ,corporation shall offer producers of organic crops price elections for all organic crops produced in compliance with standards issued by the ,department of ,agriculture under the national organic program established under the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq47 that reflect the actual retail or wholesale prices1 as appropriate1 received by producers for organic crops1 as determined by the ,secretary using all relevant sources of information4 7ii7 ,annual report ,the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate an annual report on progress made in developing and improving ,federal crop insurance for organic crops1 including-- 7,i7 the numbers and varieties of organic crops insured2 7,,ii7 the progress of implementing the price elections required under this subparagraph1 including the rate at which additional price elections are adopted for organic crops2 7,,iii7 the development of new insurance approaches relevant to organic producers2 and 7,,iv7 any recommendations the ,corporation considers appropriate to improve ,federal crop insurance coverage for organic crops4 4 7b7 ,removal from list of research and development activities ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#aj74 #fje4 ,nationwide expansion of agricultural management assistance program and inclusion of organic certification cost share assistance ,subsection 7b7 of section #ebd of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,agricultural management assistance1 risk management education1 and organic certification cost share assistance 7#a7 ,authority for provision of assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide assistance under this section as follows3 7,a7 ,provision of organic certification cost share assistance pursuant to section #ajfjf of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febc74 7,b7 ,activities to support risk management education and community outreach partnerships pursuant to section #ebb7;d71 including-- 7i7 entering into futures or hedging2 7ii7 entering into agricultural trade options as a hedging transaction to reduce production1 price1 or revenue risk2 or 7iii7 conducting any other activity relating to an activity described in clause 7i7 or 7ii71 including farm financial benchmarking1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,provision of agricultural management assistance grants to producers in ,states in which there has been traditionally1 and continues to be1 a low level of ,federal crop insurance participation and availability1 and producers underserved by the ,federal crop insurance program1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for the purposes of-- 7i7 constructing or improving-- 7,i7 watershed management structures2 or 7,,ii7 irrigation structures2 7ii7 planting trees to form windbreaks or to improve water quality2 and 7iii7 mitigating financial risk through production or marketing diversification or resource conservation practices1 including-- 7,i7 soil erosion control2 7,,ii7 integrated pest management2 7,,iii7 organic farming2 or 7,,iv7 to develop and implement a plan to create marketing opportunities for the producer1 including through value-added processing4 7#b7 ,payment limitation ,the total amount of payments made to a person 7as defined in section #ajja7e7 of the ,food ,security ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7e777 7as in existence before the amendment made by section #afjc7;b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #agcj77 under paragraph 7#a7 for any year may not exceed #ej1jjj4 7#c7 ,funding 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out this subsection through the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation4 7,b7 ,funding ,the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation shall make available to carry out this subsection-- 7i7 #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7ii7 #bc1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 7,c7 ,distribution of funds ,of the amount made available to carry out this subsection for a fiscal year1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation shall use not less than-- 7i7 #ej percent to carry out paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7ii7 #bf percent to carry out paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7iii7 #bd percent to carry out paragraph 7#a77;,c74 4 ,,vii ,miscellaneous #gja4 ,technical assistance 7a7 ,meat products 7#a7 ,in general ,title ,v of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new sections3 #ejb4 ,technical assistance 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture a technical assistance division to coordinate the initiatives of any other appropriate agency of the ,department of ,agriculture to provide1 with respect to compliance with this ,act-- 7#a7 outreach1 education1 and training to very small or certain small establishments2 and 7#b7 grants to appropriate ,state agencies1 educational institutions1 or non-governmental organizations1 or networks or partnerships of such agencies1 such institutions1 or such organizations1 to provide outreach1 technical assistance1 education1 and training to very small or certain small establishments4 7b7 ,personnel ,the technical assistance division shall be comprised of individuals that1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7#a7 are of a quantity sufficient to carry out the duties of the technical assistance division2 and 7#b7 possess appropriate qualifications and expertise relating to the duties of the technical assistance division4 7c7 ,certain small establishment defined ,in this section1 the term certain small establishment means an establishment that meets the requirements for establishments described in section #ccb4c of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7issued pursuant to section #eja71 as in effect on the date of the enactment of the ,local ,farms1 ,food1 and ,jobs ,act of #bjac4 4 7#b7 ,transfer of division ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transfer the functions1 personnel1 and assets of the technical division established under section #eja7;f7 of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc et seq47 7as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act7 to the technical division required to be established under section #ejb of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act1 as added by paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,conforming amendments ,section #eja of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#c77;,b77ii71 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting subsection 7i72 7,b7 in subsection 7e77i71 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting subsection 7i72 7,c7 by striking subsection 7f72 and 7,d7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 through 7j7 as subsections 7f7 through 7i71 respectively4 7b7 ,poultry products ,the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cb4 ,technical assistance 7a7 ,in general ,the technical assistance division of the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service established under section #ejb of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act shall coordinate the initiatives of any other appropriate agency of the ,department of ,agriculture to provide1 with respect to compliance with this ,act-- 7#a7 outreach1 education1 and training to very small or certain small establishments2 and 7#b7 grants to appropriate ,state agencies1 educational institutions1 or non-governmental organizations1 or networks or partnerships of such agencies1 such institutions1 or such organizations1 to provide outreach1 technical assistance1 education1 and training to very small or certain small establishments4 7b7 ,certain small establishment defined ,in this section1 the term certain small establishment means an establishment that meets the requirements for establishments described in section #cha4eac of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7issued pursuant to section #ca71 as in effect on the date of the enactment of the ,local ,farms1 ,food1 and ,jobs ,act of #bjac4 4 #gjb4 ,guidance 7a7 ,meat products ,title ,v of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc et seq471 as amended by section #gja1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ejc4 ,guidance 7a7 ,issuance ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service1 shall issue guidance to very small or certain small establishments 7as defined in section #ejb7;c77 on how to comply with the requirements of this ,act4 7b7 ,contents ,the guidance issued under subsection 7a7 shall be appropriate for-- 7#a7 slaughter and processing facilities that are subject to ,federal or ,state inspection under this ,act1 or provide custom slaughter or processing2 and 7#b7 mobile slaughter and processing facilities4 4 7b7 ,poultry products ,the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq471 as amended by section #gja1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cc4 ,guidance 7a7 ,issuance ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service1 shall issue guidance to very small or certain small establishments 7as defined in section #cb7;b77 on how to comply with the requirements of this ,act4 7b7 ,contents ,the guidance issued under subsection 7a7 shall be appropriate for-- 7#a7 slaughter and processing facilities that are subject to ,federal or ,state inspection under this ,act1 or provide custom slaughter or processing2 7#b7 on-farm slaughter and processing of poultry that is exempt under section #ae7;c77#a72 and 7#c7 mobile slaughter and processing facilities4 4 7c7 ,initial guidance ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance under section #ejc7;a7 of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act1 as added by subsection 7a71 and section #cc of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act1 as added by subsection 7b74 #gjc4 ,labels and public information on label content 7a7 ,meat products ,title ,i of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bf4 ,labels and public information on label content ,the ,secretary shall establish a guidebook and website to provide improved public access to user-friendly information on meat product label content and format and the approval process for meat product labels4 4 7b7 ,poultry products ,the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq471 as amended by section #gjb of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cd4 ,labels and public information on label content ,the ,secretary shall establish a guidebook and website to provide improved public access to user-friendly information on poultry product label content and format and the approval process for poultry product labels4 4 7c7 ,applicability date ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish the guidebook and website required under section #bf of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act1 as added by subsection 7a71 and section #cd of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act1 as added by subsection 7b74 #gjd4 ,meat and poultry processing report 7a7 ,report ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to ,congress a report on steps that can be taken to assist very small or certain small establishments to ensure that such establishments produce meat and poultry products that meet the requirements under the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 and the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq474 7b7 ,stakeholder group 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall convene a group of stakeholders to advise the ,secretary on-- 7,a7 proposed guidance on facilities requirements1 process controls and pathogen prevention in very small or certain small establishments2 7,b7 improving the user-friendliness of information contained in meat and poultry labels2 and 7,c7 the report required under paragraph 7a74 7#b7 ,membership ,the stakeholders group convened under paragraph 7#a7 shall include persons with expertise on problems that very small or certain small establishments that are processing facilities1 including mobile processing facilities1 may have in meeting the requirements of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act and the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act1 including-- 7,a7 small scale livestock and poultry growers2 7,b7 operators of small scale slaughtering and processing facilities2 7,c7 representatives of farming organizations whose membership includes small scale livestock and poultry producers2 7,d7 representatives of established consumer organizations2 7,e7 ,federal and industry employees1 including a representative of employees of the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service that are represented by a labor organization 7as defined in section #gajc7;a77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 and a representative of employees of the industries regulated by the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service that are represented by a labor organization 7as defined in section #b7e7 of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb7e7772 and 7,f7 representatives from appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies1 educational institutions1 other non-governmental organizations1 or networks or partnerships of such agencies1 such institutions1 and such organizations4 7#c7 ,termination ,the ,secretary shall terminate the stakeholder group upon completion of the guidance and the report referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,certain small establishment defined ,in this section1 the term certain small establishment means-- 7#a7 with respect to an establishment that is subject to the requirements of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 a certain small establishment as defined in section #ejb7;c7 of such ,act2 or 7#b7 with respect to an establishment that is subject to the requirements of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq471 a certain small establishment as defined in section #cb7;b7 of such ,act4