Agencies shall, prior to purchasing agricultural products, research potential sources of these agricultural products to determine whether there are potential vendors of Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products. At a minimum, agencies shall contact the Department of Agriculture or review Department of Agriculture published lists of producers of Pennsylvania Preferred® agricultural products or licensees of the Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark to identify potential bidders and vendors. The Department of Agriculture will assist agencies in identifying other potential vendors of Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products.
4 Pa. Code § 7a.42