Mucarsel-Powell Announces USDA Plans To Purchase $3 Billion Worth of Product From Local Farmers For Food Banks

Announcement Follows Persistent Requests From Mucarsel-Powell To USDA To Support Local Farms Hurt By COVID-19 Crisis

MIAMI, FL – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26) released the following statement following the decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to purchase $3 billion worth of produce, dairy, and meat from local sources:

“At the end of March, I pushed the administration to purchase produce from our local growers. I am glad that the USDA is heeding my advice and purchasing $3 billion worth of produce, dairy, and meat from struggling farmers to send to food banks who need all the help they can get during this health and economic crisis. While I am pleased the administration recognizes that this is much needed in our community, I urge them to act now,” said Mucarsel-Powell.

Mucarsel-Powell has consistently called on the USDA to support local farmers in-need:

  • April 7 – Mucarsel-Powell Demands SBA Make Farmers Eligible For Coronavirus Emergency Loans LINK
  • March 27 – Reps. Mucarsel-Powell And Shalala Lead Bipartisan Florida Delegation In Calling On USDA To Purchase More Produce From Local Farmers Amid COVID-19 Emergency LINK 
  • April 9 – Mucarsel-Powell Doubles Down On Calls To USDA To Assist Florida’s Most Vulnerable Farmers LINK
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