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Secretary Rollins Announces $30M Food Purchase to Help the Country
The USDA will buy $30 million in citrus to prevent surplus waste and aid food banks, supporting farmers and nutrition programs nationwide under Section 32 authority.
- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced USDA will purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers for distribution to food banks and nutrition assistance programs nationwide.
- Using longstanding procurement authority, USDA said surplus commodities risk waste and Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935 allows redirecting crops to producers and communities in need.
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service will purchase $30 million split as Fresh Oranges $15M, Grapefruit $10M and Mandarins $5M for USDA Food and Nutrition Service programs.
- The administration said the purchases bolster American prosperity by supporting American agriculture and rural communities and providing essential nutrition support.
- Announcing the plan, USDA officials cited the $30 million citrus purchase as support for farmers while fruits will reach TEFAP food banks and FNS programs to aid those in need.
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Secretary Rollins announces $30M food purchase to help the country
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers and producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country. Officials note these purchases are being made through USDA’s authority [...]
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