Over the years, those engaged in the marketing of dairy products have developed terminology peculiar to the trade. Numerous terms and phrases having special meanings are in frequent use. Dairy Market News reports are intended to convey useful information to readers regarding important phases of market situations and are best understood by the trade if words and expressions employed are in common usage. The following terms, definitions and abbreviations are used in describing dairy markets and market situations.

AMS has created a branding toolkit to help signatory states and tribal governments promote their LFPA signings, including social media content and graphics.

Social Media

Twitter

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[insert State or Tribe] today announced a cooperative agreement under the new Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program with the USDA AMS. [PR Link]

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AMS Federal Grain Inspection Service facilitates the marketing of U.S. grains, pulses, oilseeds, and processed and graded commodities by establishing standards for quality assessments, regulating handling practices, and managing a network of Federal, State, and private laboratories that provide impartial official inspection and weighing services.

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The “Nourish New Mexico” project will strengthen economic opportunities – and income security – for small to mid‐sized socially disadvantaged  producers through the establishment of partnerships with New Mexico’s hunger relief network. Priority will be placed on ensuring long‐term sustainability of project outcomes, with a special focus on value chain capacity building, procurement and distribution partner training and securing state investment for the  longevity of the project.