USDA Invests $1.7B in Local Foods

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USDA Invests $1.7 Billion to Support Farmers, Deliver Nutrition Assistance, and Bolster Rural Economies

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U.S. Department of Agriculture announces investment of $1.7 billion for purchase of locally and regionally produced foods and domestically produced foods for emergency food assistance.

$500 million will be made available for states, territories, and Tribal nations to purchase local food for emergency providers and underserved communities.

USDA will also provide $200 million specifically for child care facilities.

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