[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 308 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 308

Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the ``Once-a-Day'' program 
                    to promote local farm products.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 26, 2002

Mrs. Clinton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
         the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the ``Once-a-Day'' program 
                    to promote local farm products.

Whereas agriculture is a major industry in the United States, contributing 
        $82,000,000,000 to the gross domestic product of the United States in 
        2000;
Whereas the farmers in every State produce a wide variety of local foods;
Whereas locally-grown, seasonal foods are fresh and wholesome, with superior 
        taste and nutrition;
Whereas eating fresh foods in season is vital to a healthy diet, promotes 
        health, and supports an active lifestyle;
Whereas reduced time from field to table allows farmers to harvest fully-ripened 
        produce;
Whereas this flavorful produce can be prepared with less fat, sugar, and salt;
Whereas during the months of August, September, and October there is a 
        tremendous selection of fresh, locally-grown produce;
Whereas local farms provide jobs, attract tourists, and recirculate dollars into 
        the local economy of our Nation;
Whereas local produce can be found at many locations such as farmers' markets, 
        community-supported agriculture farms, farm stands, local stores, and 
        restaurants;
Whereas if citizens of the United States would eat 1 item of local produce each 
        day, every dollar spent on the produce would support independent family 
        farms that contribute to the economic health of the United States; and
Whereas Dutchess County, New York, has already begun a ``Once-a-Day'' program to 
        encourage local residents to buy local produce in support of their local 
        farmers and their own health: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that--
            (1) all Americans are encouraged to buy local farm 
        products; and
            (2) anyone selling local agricultural products is 
        encouraged to promote the products as ``Once-a-Day'' to support 
        the local economy and the health of our Nation.
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