Description
The Illinois Department of Human Services is posting a public notice outlining its participation with the Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Act from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The key goal of the act is that 20% of all food and food products purchased by State agencies be local farm and food products. The notice is for the purpose of reporting purchases of local farm and food products. Key aspects of the job include:
• Reporting on local farm and food products purchased by the Illinois Department of Human Services
• Compliance with the Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Act
• Goal of purchasing 20% of food and food products from local farms
• The report covers the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024