Source: Chris Koger, THE PACKER, 7/24/20


As anticipated, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is releasing a third round of contracts for the Farmers to Family Food Box Program, to spend the full $3 billion approved for the program. Unlike with the second round, all participants wanting third-round contracts must go through the sign-up process.  Although the USDA announced contracts worth $1.22 billion (May 15-June 30) and $1.47 billion (July 1-Aug. 31), leaving around $300 million for the third round, the USDA revised funds spent during the first round.

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