Every state/county has its own "health codes/regulations", and many are so restrictive that they represent a near impossible hurdle. It seems a shame to throw tons of good produce onto compost piles while so many people are going hungry. For a local school district to spend money with local farmers helps the entire community. If 80% of every dollar is going thousands of miles from its source, the community is merely spreading its wealth to those who cannot give back to the community. So sad, especially in times when most communities are lacking funds.
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