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Results show that a few local governments have leading edge programs, such as ordinances ensuring grocery stores are sited in under-served areas and requiring farmers' markets to accept electronic food assistance benefits. Results also show that a majority of local governments are unaware of the federal assistance available to them to fund food system development.