THE LEGISLATION AIMS TO PROTECT CONSUMER SAFETY WHILE MAKING IT EASIER FOR SMALL PRODUCERS TO SELL THEIR FOOD. IT STREAMLINES FARMER’S MARKET REGULATIONS THAT NOW VARY FROM COUNTY TO COUNTY, EXPANDS THE SALE OF HOMEMADE FOODS AND MAKES IT EASIER FOR PRODUCERS TO SELL RAW MILK. REPRESENTATIVE SONYA HARPER OF CHICAGO SUPPORTS THE EFFORT.

 

 

REPRESENTATIVE WILL GUZZARDI OF CHICAGO SAYS THE IDEA IS TO OPEN UP THE MARKETPLACE SO SMALL FARMERS CAN MORE EASILY SELL DIRECTLY TO THEIR CONSUMERS.

 

 

BILLS IN THE PACKAGE ALSO LETS PRODUCERS APPLY FOR A STATE LICENSE TO GROW INDUSTRIAL HEMP AND SELL HEMP PRODUCTS.