The purpose of the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program is to help maintain and improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency. The LFPA requires States and Tribal governments to target purchases from socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers (SDFRs). This map identifies organizations (2501 Program grantees) that provide outreach, training, and technical assistance to SDFRs. The organizations linked below can serve as a resource to help State and Tribal governments connect and build partnerships with SDFRs in their state/region.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of one producer and an expert in finance and management to each serve as members on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board of Directors. The newly appointed members will serve three-year terms from January 2022 to January 2025.

Newly appointed members are:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of 35 members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. All appointed members will serve three-year terms beginning February 2022 and ending February 2025.

Newly appointed members are:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announces plans to purchase Applesauce Unsweetened Can-6/10 for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act. Potential materials may include:

Potential materials may include: