The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $1.13 billion investment to bolster local and regional food systems.
This latest funding announcement aims to continue strengthening local food systems, expanding markets, and building a resilient food supply chain.
Specifically, in Richland Parish, $14,915.23 was spent on local food procurement through the USDA’s Local Food for Schools Program, directly benefiting the community’s economy and food systems.
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