; (B) has operated a farm, fishing business, or ranch for not more than 10 years; or (C) is a veteran (as defined in that section) who has first obtained status as a veteran (as so defined) during the most recent 10-year period. 4. Equitable food procurement (a) Purposes The purposes of the requirements described in subsection (b) are— (1) to strengthen the resilience of the domestic food system; (2) to create more equitable opportunities for small and family farmers, fishermen, and ranchers; (3) to expand the choices available to school food authorities and food banks participating in the commodity procurement programs of the Department of Agriculture; and (4) to expand workplace protections in the food supply chains of the Federal Government. (b) Requirements In the procurement of foods under a covered authority, the Secretary shall make available and purchase a sufficient variety of— (1) foods that support equity and inclusion, including— (A) foods that are produced by or sourced from— (i) beginning farmers, fishermen, or ranchers; (ii) veteran farmers, fishermen, or ranchers; or (iii) socially disadvantaged farmers, fishermen, or ranchers; and (B) foods that accommodate people with religious or restricted diets; (2) foods that support diversified and resilient supply chains, including— (A) foods that are produced by or sourced from small or mid-sized family farms, fishing businesses, or ranches; (B) foods that are produced by or sourced from agricultural cooperatives, producer associations, or food hubs that principally work with the entities described in subparagraph (A); (C) foods that are produced by a certified organic farm (as defined in section 2103 of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6502 )); and (D) foods that are produced by a farm participating in an independent animal welfare certification program