View the Connecting Local Farmers with USDA Farmers Market Nutrition Program Participants Publication (pdf)

View the True & Essential Meats (T&E) (Harrisonburg, VA) Report (pdf)

View the Southern Tier West (Salamanca, NY) Report (pdf)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will accept applications through March 31, 2021, for participation in the Milk Donation Reimbursement Program during fiscal year 2021 (FY21).

Under the program, eligible dairy organizations partner with non-profit organizations to distribute food to low-income individuals and donate fluid milk products to the non-profit partner. After donations are made, the eligible dairy organization may apply for and receive limited reimbursements to cover expenses related to their fluid milk product donations.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Mozzarella, Process and Natural American Cheddar Cheese for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal food nutrition assistance programs.