Relief is on the way for American farmers, according to President Trump
“Starting early next week, at my order, the USA will be purchasing, from our Farmers, Ranchers & Specialty Crop Growers, 3 Billion Dollars worth of Dairy, Meat & Produce for Food Lines & Kitchens. “FARMERS TO FAMILY FOOD BOX” Great news for all! @SecretarySonny @ZippyDuvall,” the president tweeted on Saturday.
The president had previously announced $19 billion in funding for the USDA as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
In a release on Friday, the USDA announced $1.2 billion in contracts from the Farmers to Families Food Box had been approved.
“The funding far exceeds the $100 million per month the department initially planned for the program, due to high interest and need,” the release said. “The program will purchase $461 million in fresh fruits and vegetables, $317 million in dairy, $258 million in meat and $175 million in a combination box of fresh produce, dairy or meat products.”