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The New York State government is working on establishing its first statewide Food Policy Council. The new Council will be responsible for bringing local, natural and organic foods to where low & moderate income New Yorkers shop. Besides making it possible for people of modest means to purchase the most nutritious foods, the Council will also be tasked with making sure it is affordable to all.

Pretty ambitous stuff from what we've seen of the food shopping choices in the state's poorest areas and neighborhoods. It's going to take some very dedicated people to make progress along these lines and we applaud those who will be taking on the job.

To read a full item on this topic in New York Magazine go to: Fancy Produce in Every Pot!