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POLICY: Other Policy Resources Healthy Communities Design Database Database Database compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures of environmental and community-friendly policies. Searchable by state, issue area, type of legislation, etc. Woodbury County, Iowa Local Food Purchase Policy (pdf) Sample legislation Policy that councils may be able to adopt or adjust for local purposes. Community Health and Food Access: the Local Government Role Policies and practice This guide from the ICMA provides an overview of strategies and approaches that cities and counties can use to improve access to healthy foods, as well as case studies that examine success stories of community gardens, farmers' markets, food policy councils, and programs for children. Linking Land Use Planning and the Food Environment Article This article, from smart growth online, explains the importance of connecting land use planning with the food environment and gives examples of locales who have done so successfully. State by State Listing of Farm to School Legislation (pdf) Policies This document, compiled by the National Farm to School Network, lists states that have passed farm to school legislation. The legislation ranges from hiring a state farm to school coordinator to recommending the use of locally grown products in school meals whenever possible. Links to the legislative language are included. "Local" Foods Initiatives in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (H.R. 6124) (doc) Policies This document, prepared by Alan Hunt at the Northeast-Midwest Institute, lists 2008 Federal Farm Bill related initiatives that will promote local, sustainable, and just food systems. It includes links to more information about each program.