As part of its annual update to the List of Bioengineered Foods (the List), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) invites public comment on a proposed rule to make two changes to the List in accordance with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (the Standard). The Standard requires AMS develop and update the List to identify Bioengineered products that are approved for production and in commercial production somewhere in the world.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) will utilize the LFPA grant to establish new partnerships with socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers (SDFRs) and producers throughout Idaho and the neighboring states (within 400 miles). These new SDFR partnerships will supplement gaps in donated foods by providing seasonal, fresh commodities to Idaho’s established network of food pantries, schools, and other organizations that reach underserved communities.