Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-3802: Legislative intent

The General Assembly intends for this subchapter to:

(1) Create, strengthen, and expand local farm and food economies throughout the state;

(2) Support and encourage the procurement of local farm or food products as a significant portion of all food products purchased by the state; and

(3) Secure data on the procurement of local farm or food products prepared and consumed within agencies.