2798-S2 AMH NEWH KERR 151

2SHB 2798 - H AMD 1064

By Representative Newhouse

ADOPTED 2/13/2008

   On page 13, at the beginning of line 1, insert "(1)"

   On page 13, after line 4, insert the following:

   "(2) If a school operates a school garden or farm, students within the school's vocational agricultural program such as the future farmers of America or other similar agricultural organizations shall be given preference for the operation of a school garden or farm.

   (3) Students participating in school gardens or farms shall be afforded the opportunity of growing produce in methods suitable for both organic and conventional growing."

EFFECT: Gives students who participate in school agricultural, vocational programs preference for participating in school gardens or farms; requires that school gardens or farms authorized under this act must afford students the opportunity to learn both conventional and organic farming.