Issues: Food Policy
A food policy is any legislative or administrative decision made by a government agency, business, or organization which affects how food is produced, processed, distributed, and purchased, designed to influence the operation of the food and agriculture system. This includes the types of foods consumers have access to, information available pertaining to place of origin, and the rules and regulations which influence many aspects of farming.
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Food policy is the area of public policy concerning the production and distribution of food. It consists of the setting of goals for food production, processing, marketing, availability, access, utilization and consumption, as well as the processes for achieving these goals. The policy may be set on any level from local to global.
Food policy comprises the mechanisms by which food-related matters are addressed or administered by governments, by international bodies or networks, or by any public institution or private organization. As a subfield of public policy, food policy covers the entire food chain, from natural resources to production, processing, marketing and retailing, as well as food hygiene, consumption and nutrition.
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Issues covered here include United States federal and state-level legislation, and departments of agriculture regulations, setting food policy. Also, included here is anything to do with so-called "Farm Bill" legislation.
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