2012 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 106 - Agriculture.
Article 70 - North Carolina Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council.
Section 106-830 - (For expiration date, see note) Purpose; definitions.

106-830. (For expiration date, see note) Purpose; definitions.

(a) Purpose. It is the purpose of the North Carolina Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council to contribute to building a local food economy, thereby benefiting North Carolina by creating jobs, stimulating statewide economic development, circulating money from local food sales within local communities, preserving open space, decreasing the use of fossil fuel and thus reducing carbon emissions, preserving and protecting the natural environment, increasing consumer access to fresh and nutritious foods, and providing greater food security for all North Carolinians. Recognizing the positive contributions of North Carolina's agricultural sector to the State's economy and environmental quality, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Council consider and develop policies regarding the following subjects as they relate to North Carolinians:

(1) Health and wellness.

(2) Hunger and food access.

(3) Economic development.

(4) Preservation of farmlands and water resources.

(b) Definitions. As used in this Article, the following definitions apply:

(1) Sustainable food. An integrated system of plant and animal production practices that have a site-specific application and that over the long term are able to do all of the following:

a. Satisfy human food and fiber needs.

b. Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agriculture economy depends.

c. Sustain the economic viability of farm operations.

d. Enhance the quality of life for farmers and the society as a whole.

(2) Local food. Food grown within the borders of North Carolina. (2009-530, s. 1; 2012-75, s. 1.)