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SB 2187

LOCAL FOOD-GOOD FOOD PROGRAM

104th Regular Session Introduced by Cristina Castro and 12 co-sponsors

Illinois bill establishes Local Food-Good Food Program to expand access to locally-produced food and support small agricultural producers through institutional distribution networks.

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
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Bill Summary · SB 2187

Legislative bill overview

SB 2187 establishes the "Local Food-Good Food Program" in Illinois, designed to increase access to locally-produced food and support small-scale agricultural producers. The bill creates a framework for distributing local food products through institutional channels and community programs, while potentially providing economic incentives or support mechanisms for participating farmers and food producers.

Why is this important

Food access and agricultural sustainability directly affect public health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities that often experience food deserts. Supporting local food systems can strengthen regional economies, reduce transportation costs and environmental impacts, and create jobs in agricultural and food production sectors.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: No bill text available, but local food programs typically require significant public investment; unclear whether this would be state-funded, grant-based, or require institutional cost-sharing
  • Producer eligibility criteria: Questions about farm size requirements, certification standards, and whether small producers can meet institutional procurement volume demands
  • Market competition concerns: Potential concerns from larger agricultural producers or conventional distributors about preferential treatment for local suppliers, or questions about whether price premiums are sustainable long-term

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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