S. 2758 (111th): Growing Safe Food Act of 2009

Introduced:
Nov 09, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 9, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 09, 2009
Referred to Committee Nov 09, 2009
Cosponsors
14 cosponsors (13D, 1I) (show)
Committees

Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to establish a national food safety training, education, extension, outreach, and technical assistance program for agricultural producers, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Nov 09, 2009.
16 pages

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11/9/2009--Introduced.
Growing Safe Food Act of 2009 - Amends the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants for food safety training, education, extension, outreach, and technical assistance, with respect to foods under the authority of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (FDA), to:
(1) farm owners and operators;
(2) small food processors; and
(3) small fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers.
Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to farms that have, or are transitioning to, certified organic production.

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