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USDA funds local food purchases for nutrition programs

10/09/24 6:03 AM By Rebekah Alvey
KEYWORDS Commodity Credit Corporation Local agriculture Local food production School Nutrition Association USDA

USDA is investing $1.7 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funds to purchase locally produced foods for emergency food assistance and school meals. 

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