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ResetResource | Final  Rule
    Final Rule: Revisions and Clarifications in Requirements for the Processing of Donated Foods
        This rule revises and clarifies requirements for the processing of donated foods in order to: Incorporate successful processing options tested in demonstration projects into the regulations, ensure accountability for donated foods provided for processing, increase program efficiency and integrity, and support vendor and state operability.
      05/01/2018
    Resource | Proposed Rule
    Proposed Rule: Revisions and Clarifications in Requirements for the Processing of Donated Foods
        This rule proposes to revise and clarify requirements for the processing of donated foods in order to: Incorporate successful processing options tested in demonstration projects, ensure accountability for donated foods provided for processing, and increase program efficiency.
      01/05/2017
    Resource | Final  Rule
    Final Rule: Geographic Preference Option for the Procurement of Unprocessed Agricultural Products in Child Nutrition Programs
        Effective Oct.1, 2008, institutions receiving funds through the child nutrition programs may apply an optional geographic preference in the procurement of unprocessed locally grown or locally raised agricultural products.
      04/22/2011
    Resource | Proposed Rule
    Proposed Rule: Revisions and Clarifications in Requirements for the Processing of Donated Foods
        This rule proposes to revise and clarify requirements for the processing of donated foods, in order to incorporate processing options tested in demonstration projects, to more effectively ensure accountability for donated foods provided for processing, and to streamline current reporting and review requirements.
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