1 |
Farm Bill |
Federal |
USA |
Agriculture |
Comprehensive legislation providing funding for agricultural programs and SNAP (food stamps). |
2014 |
Active |
2 |
National School Lunch Program |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Provides nutritionally balanced meals to children in schools. |
1946 |
Active |
3 |
Food Quality Protection Act |
Federal |
USA |
Food Safety |
Regulates pesticides and the safety of food supply. Requires EPA to assess health risks of pesticides. |
1996 |
Active |
4 |
Urban Agriculture Initiative |
State |
California |
Agriculture |
Promotes urban farming practices and local food production. |
2015 |
Active |
5 |
Local Food, Local Places |
Federal |
USA |
Economic Development |
Supports communities in developing local food systems and economies. |
2015 |
Active |
6 |
Farm-to-School Program |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Connects schools with local farms to provide fresh foods to students. |
2010 |
Active |
7 |
Food Security Act |
Federal |
USA |
Food Security |
Addresses food access in low-income communities and emergencies. |
1985 |
Active |
8 |
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Provides nutrition assistance for low-income pregnant women and young children. |
1972 |
Active |
9 |
Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program |
Federal |
USA |
Economic Development |
Funds community-based food projects that meet the food needs of low-income individuals. |
2000 |
Active |
10 |
Organic Food Production Act |
Federal |
USA |
Agriculture |
Establishes national standards for organic products. Certifies and regulates organic farms. |
1990 |
Active |
11 |
Food Donation Act |
Federal |
USA |
Waste Reduction |
Encourages the donation of excess food to nonprofit organizations. |
2016 |
Active |
12 |
Healthy Food Financing Initiative |
Federal |
USA |
Economic Development |
Aims to bring healthy food retailers to underserved communities. |
2010 |
Active |
13 |
Nutrition Labeling and Education Act |
Federal |
USA |
Food Safety |
Requires nutrition labeling on food products and addresses misbranding claims. |
1990 |
Active |
14 |
Federal Food Assistance Programs |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Includes SNAP, WIC, and school meal programs to support various demographics. |
1964 |
Active |
15 |
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program |
Federal |
USA |
Research |
Supports research and education in sustainable farming practices. |
1990 |
Active |
16 |
Healthy and Hunger-Free Kids Act |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Reauthorizes child nutrition programs and increases access to healthy foods. |
2010 |
Active |
17 |
Food Systems Planning and Policy,State |
New York |
Planning |
Encourages sustainable and equitable food systems in urban areas. |
2017 |
Active |
NaN |
18 |
Climate Smart Agriculture Program |
Federal |
USA |
Agriculture |
Provides support for agricultural practices that adapt to and mitigate climate change. |
2015 |
Active |
19 |
Nutrition Program for the Elderly |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Provides meals and nutrition services to older adults. |
1972 |
Active |
20 |
Farmers Market Promotion Program |
Federal |
USA |
Economic Development |
Supports the development of farmers markets across the country. |
2006 |
Active |
21 |
Community Supported Agriculture Policy |
State |
Vermont |
Agriculture |
Supports local farmers and provides direct marketing to consumers. |
2014 |
Active |
22 |
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act |
Federal |
USA |
Food Safety |
Establishes user fees for pesticide registration and streamlines the process. |
2003 |
Active |
23 |
Strengthening Food Security in the USA |
Federal |
USA |
Food Security |
A comprehensive approach to tackle food insecurity through various programs. |
2020 |
Active |
24 |
Food Systems Transformation Fund |
Federal |
USA |
Economic Development |
Invests in projects that aim to transform food systems towards sustainability. |
2021 |
Active |
25 |
State Local Food Policy Councils |
State |
Multiple |
Planning |
Facilitates collaboration among stakeholders to develop and implement local food policies. |
2009 |
Active |
26 |
Farm Bill Conservation Programs |
Federal |
USA |
Environment |
Provides financial assistance for farmers to implement conservation practices. |
2018 |
Active |
27 |
School Breakfast Program |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Provides free or reduced-price breakfasts to children in schools. |
1966 |
Active |
28 |
Sustainable Nutrition Policy |
State |
Oregon |
Nutrition |
Promotes sustainable and healthy food access for all residents. |
2018 |
Active |
29 |
Food Waste Reduction Policy |
State |
California |
Waste Reduction |
Encourages businesses and consumers to reduce food waste across the state. |
2016 |
Active |
30 |
Food Labeling Modernization Act |
Federal |
USA |
Food Safety |
Aims to improve food labeling to increase clarity for consumers. |
2018 |
Active |
31 |
Agricultural Act of 2018 |
Federal |
USA |
Agriculture |
Reauthorizes federal agricultural and food programs for five years. |
2018 |
Active |
32 |
Farm Bill Nutrition Programs |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Includes SNAP and other food assistance programs. |
2020 |
Active |
33 |
Urban Agriculture Zoning Ordinances |
Local |
Detroit |
Planning |
Allows for urban farming in various zoning districts across the city. |
2016 |
Active |
34 |
State Food Policy,State |
Massachusetts |
Food Security |
Addresses food insecurity through coordinated state level policies and programs. |
2014 |
Active |
NaN |
35 |
Grocery Store Development Grant Program |
Federal |
USA |
Economic Development |
Provides grants for developing grocery stores in food deserts. |
2016 |
Active |
36 |
Healthy Food Access Initiative |
State |
Pennsylvania |
Food Security |
Promotes access to fresh and healthy food in underserved communities. |
2015 |
Active |
37 |
Statewide Food Systems Plan |
State |
Montana |
Planning |
Encourages coordinated food systems policies across the state. |
2018 |
Active |
38 |
Farm-to-Institution Programs |
State |
California |
Agriculture |
Connects schools and institutions with local food producers. |
2000 |
Active |
39 |
School Meal Standards |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Sets nutrition standards for meals served in schools to promote health. |
2012 |
Active |
40 |
Community Gardens Policy |
Local |
New York City |
Planning |
Encourages the establishment of community gardens in urban areas. |
2008 |
Active |
41 |
Emergency Food Assistance Program |
Federal |
USA |
Food Security |
Provides food assistance for emergency situations and to food banks. |
1983 |
Active |
42 |
Integrated Food Safety System |
Federal |
USA |
Food Safety |
Establishes a collaborative framework for food safety across various agencies. |
2020 |
Active |
43 |
Food Sovereignty Initiative |
Local |
Berkshire County |
Food Security |
Empowers local communities to control their food systems and production. |
2019 |
Active |
44 |
Nutrition Education Programs |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Funds programs that educate consumers about healthy eating. |
1996 |
Active |
45 |
Farmers Market Access Program |
Federal |
USA |
Economic Development |
Expands access to fresh fruits and vegetables in underserved areas. |
2006 |
Active |
46 |
Safe Food Partnerships Program |
Federal |
USA |
Food Safety |
Encourages partnerships between federal and local agencies to improve food safety. |
2021 |
Active |
47 |
Clean Water Act for Agriculture |
Federal |
USA |
Environment |
Protects water quality from agricultural runoff and promotes best practices. |
1972 |
Active |
48 |
Rural Development Grants |
Federal |
USA |
Economic Development |
Provides funding for rural businesses, including food and agriculture-related enterprises. |
2018 |
Active |
49 |
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act |
Federal |
USA |
Food Safety |
Strengthens consumer protection regarding food and agricultural products. |
2008 |
Active |
50 |
National Organic Standards Board Policy |
Federal |
USA |
Agriculture |
Advises on the development of standards for organic agricultural products. |
2002 |
Active |
51 |
Food Choice and Food Labeling Act |
Federal |
USA |
Food Safety |
Enhances transparency in food labeling for consumers. |
2019 |
Active |
52 |
Healthy People 2030 Nutrition Objectives |
Federal |
USA |
Health |
Sets national health objectives regarding nutrition and food systems. |
2020 |
Active |
53 |
Agriculture Risk Coverage Program |
Federal |
USA |
Agriculture |
Provides financial support to farmers to mitigate risks in agriculture. |
2014 |
Active |
54 |
Federal Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Reauthorizes child nutrition programs every five years; includes WIC. |
2016 |
Active |
55 |
Good Food Purchasing Program |
Local |
Los Angeles |
Food Security |
Encourages public institutions to source food based on social and environmental criteria. |
2012 |
Active |
56 |
Zero Hunger Initiative |
Federal |
USA |
Food Security |
A comprehensive approach to eliminating hunger in the USA by 2030. |
2020 |
Active |
57 |
Organic Certification Cost Share Program |
Federal |
USA |
Agriculture |
Provides funding to assist organic producers with certification costs. |
2016 |
Active |
58 |
Statewide Food Waste Reduction Plan |
State |
New York |
Waste Reduction |
Aims to reduce food waste through state-wide initiatives and education. |
2019 |
Active |
59 |
Local Food System Investments |
State |
Ohio |
Economic Development |
Invests in local food systems and supports food startups. |
2020 |
Active |
60 |
Nutritional Standards for Food Retailers |
State |
Washington |
Nutrition |
Sets standards for nutrition in food products sold by retailers. |
2021 |
Active |
61 |
Urban Community Food Security Policy |
Local |
Chicago |
Food Security |
Focuses on improving food security in urban neighborhoods. |
2017 |
Active |
62 |
Food Action Plan |
Local |
San Francisco |
Planning |
Addresses food security, health, and environmental sustainability in the city. |
2019 |
Active |
63 |
Food and Farm Safety Standards |
Federal |
USA |
Food Safety |
Establishes safety standards for the production and handling of food. |
2010 |
Active |
64 |
National Cancer Institute's Nutrition and Cancer Program |
Federal |
USA |
Health |
Promotes research and education about food and cancer prevention. |
1998 |
Active |
65 |
Community Resilience Food Framework |
Local |
Oregon |
Planning |
Develops community-based strategies for food resilience and security. |
2021 |
Active |
66 |
Food Service Guidelines for Federal Agencies |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Sets guidelines for federal food service providers to offer healthy options. |
2015 |
Active |
67 |
Biosecurity for Food Production |
Federal |
USA |
Agriculture |
Promotes measures to protect agriculture from biosecurity threats. |
2018 |
Active |
68 |
Farm Worker Protection Standards |
Federal |
USA |
Labor |
Protects agricultural workers from pesticide exposure and safety risks. |
1992 |
Active |
69 |
Food Access Initiative |
Local |
Houston |
Food Security |
Enhances access to healthy food in low-income neighborhoods. |
2015 |
Active |
70 |
National Food Policy Council Act |
Federal |
USA |
Planning |
Establishes a council to coordinate national food policy across sectors. |
2020 |
Active |
71 |
Food Safety Modernization Act |
Federal |
USA |
Food Safety |
Focuses on preventing food safety issues rather than managing them reactively. |
2011 |
Active |
72 |
Universal School Meal Policies |
State |
California |
Nutrition |
Expands access to free school meals for all students. |
2021 |
Active |
73 |
Energy and Food Initiatives |
Federal |
USA |
Environmental Policy |
Promotes sustainability in energy and food production. |
2019 |
Active |
74 |
Food Access Data Initiative |
Federal |
USA |
Food Security |
Collects and shares data on food access and insecurity across the nation. |
2018 |
Active |
75 |
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy |
Federal |
USA |
Agricultural Policy |
Promotes sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices. |
2015 |
Active |
76 |
School Nutrition Reduction Act |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Reduces regulations on school nutrition standards, allowing for flexibility. |
2020 |
Active |
77 |
Healthy Beverage Policies |
Local |
Seattle |
Nutrition |
Encourages provision of healthy drink options in schools and public facilities. |
2019 |
Active |
78 |
Youth Agricultural Education Programs |
Federal |
USA |
Education |
Supports agricultural education and mentorship for youth. |
2010 |
Active |
79 |
Farm Bill Equity Programs |
Federal |
USA |
Social Justice |
Addresses equity issues in access to federal agricultural programs. |
2021 |
Active |
80 |
Women in Agriculture Policy |
Federal |
USA |
Agriculture |
Promotes the role of women in agriculture and supports their initiatives. |
2018 |
Active |
81 |
Aquaculture Best Practices Program |
Federal |
USA |
Aquaculture |
Promotes sustainable practices in the aquaculture industry. |
2016 |
Active |
82 |
Grocery Store Redevelopment Fund |
State |
New Jersey |
Economic Development |
Provides funding for the redevelopment of grocery stores in food deserts. |
2019 |
Active |
83 |
Food Systems Research Grant,Federal |
USA |
Research |
Funds research on innovative food systems practices and policy impacts. |
2022 |
Active |
NaN |
84 |
Farm Resilience Program |
State |
North Carolina |
Agriculture |
Supports farmers in developing resilience to climate change impacts. |
2014 |
Active |
85 |
Childhood Obesity Prevention Program |
Federal |
USA |
Public Health |
Addresses childhood obesity through improved nutrition and activity policies. |
2010 |
Active |
86 |
Local Food Purchasing Initiative |
State |
Minnesota |
Economic Development |
Encourages local institutions to purchase food from Minnesota producers. |
2020 |
Active |
87 |
Food Resource Management Policy |
Local |
Phoenix |
Food Security |
Improves management of food resources in urban settings. |
2021 |
Active |
88 |
Culinary Nutrition Education Program |
State |
Illinois |
Nutrition |
Provides culinary training focused on healthy eating and cooking skills. |
2019 |
Active |
89 |
Organic Farming Research Program |
Federal |
USA |
Research |
Supports research initiatives related to organic farming practices and systems. |
2020 |
Active |
90 |
Healthy Child Care Act |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Promotes healthy eating habits in child care settings. |
2011 |
Active |
91 |
Farm Bill Equity Investment Program |
Federal |
USA |
Social Justice |
Increases investment opportunities for minority and underserved farmers. |
2021 |
Active |
92 |
Food Safety Technology Grant Program |
Federal |
USA |
Food Safety |
Funds the development of innovative technologies in food safety. |
2020 |
Active |
93 |
School Community Gardens Initiative |
Local |
Portland |
Nutrition |
Encourages schools to create and maintain community gardens for educational purposes. |
2017 |
Active |
94 |
Food System Sustainability Grants |
Local |
Chicago |
Economic Development |
Provides grants for community-based food system sustainability projects. |
2018 |
Active |
95 |
Healthy Aging Food Program |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Addresses nutrition and food security for older adults. |
2021 |
Active |
96 |
Farmland Protection Policy |
Federal |
USA |
Environment |
Supports the preservation and protection of farmland across the country. |
2020 |
Active |
97 |
School Lunch Nutrition Standards |
Federal |
USA |
Nutrition |
Sets nutritional standards for school lunch programs to improve health. |
2021 |
Active |
98 |
Food Safety Education Campaign |
Federal |
USA |
Food Safety |
Promotes consumer education on food safety practices. |
2019 |
Active |
99 |
Community Food Access Coalition |
Local |
Seattle |
Food Security |
Brings together stakeholders to address food access issues in the community. |
2021 |
Active |
100 |
Urban Regenerative Agriculture Policy |
Local |
New York City |
Agriculture |
Promotes regenerative practices in urban agriculture initiatives. |
2022 |
Active |