93.48 Buy local grant program. - Wisconsin Statutes

93.48

93.48 Buy local grant program.

93.48(1)

(1) The department may award grants from the appropriation under s. 20.115 (4) (am) to individuals or organizations to fund projects that are designed to increase the sale of agricultural products grown in this state that are purchased in close proximity to where they are produced. The department shall promulgate rules for the program under this section.

93.48(2)

(2) The department may make grants under this section for any of the following purposes:

93.48(2)(a)

(a) To create, promote, and support regional food and cultural tourism trails.

93.48(2)(b)

(b) To promote the development of regional food systems through activities such as creating or expanding facilities for the processing and distribution of food for local consumption; creating or supporting networks of producers; and strengthening connections between producers, retailers, institutions, and consumers and nearby producers.

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History: 2007 a. 20.

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Cross Reference: See also ss. ATCP 161.40, 161.41, 161.42, 161.43, 161.44, and 161.45, Wis. adm. code.