Summary
This resolution from Cook County, Illinois, moves to engage all Departments and Agencies in Cook County government that procure foods to do so in compliance with the Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) standards. These standards outline five major values by which procurement is to conform to: Local Economies, Environmental Sustainability, Valued Workforce, Animal Welfare, and Nutrition. The resolution outlines Animal Welfare as providing for “healthy and humane care of farm animals,” though it does not explain this any further. Beyond this, the resolution emphasizes environmental stewardship. The resolution closes by setting forth a two-and-a-half year timeline for assessing the current state of procurement in Cook County, development of a plan for adopting new standards, and implementation.