An Act establishing the Executive Office of Food Resources and Security

This bill creates a new state agency called the Executive Office of Food Resources and Security to centralize efforts related to food production and safety in Massachusetts. The office will be led by a secretary appointed by the governor and will include eight specific departments covering areas such as farming, fishing, labor, innovation, financing, labeling, economic development, and nutrition. Key provisions establish definitions for "food producers" and "food production," while also allowing the new office to consolidate administrative functions like human resources and financial management to improve efficiency. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to enable the department of investment and financing to provide loans specifically to food producers selected by the new office.