The Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreements Program (LFPA) goal is to increase access to local domestic food and improve and maintain supply chain resiliency by building supplier partnerships with local and regional farmers and ranchers, underserved producers, and underserved communities. To assist state and tribal governments with locating underserved producers and to help underserved producers with helpful resources, USDA is providing resources in the links below.
If you need further assistance, please email us at LFPA@USDA.gov
Resources for States and Tribal Governments to locate food vendors
- Vendors Awarded Contracts for the TEFAP Mixed Produce Box List (pdf) - These companies are approved to bid in USDA’s Fresh Produce Program to supply fresh produce to USDA.
- Previous Farmers to Food Box Program Vendors - These companies were awarded contracts for USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box.
- Domestic Qualified Bidders List
Resources to connect Producers with states and tribal governments
- State Outreach Coordinators - The USDA Farm Service Agency has strengthened its outreach commitment by assigning Outreach Coordinators in all 51 states/territory offices and each of our 2,124 county offices nationwide. These Outreach Coordinators serve as primary points of contact for FSA's outreach initiatives and activities. Contact your state coordinator to learn of FSA programs to grow your operation and any program educational events scheduled in your area.
- Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) - The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (aka the 2018 Farm Bill) reauthorized the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program and provides mandatory funds for which supports education, mentoring, and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers and ranchers.