date:Jan 08, 2014
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to buy up to $126.4 million in fresh and processed fruits and vegetables to support needy families and the growers of those products by removing them from the supply chain to stabilize markets.
Tart cherries, processed apples, cranberries, fresh tomatoes, wild blueberries, and raisins are products targeted for purchase through the Emergency Food Assistance Program, according to a news release.
Commodity buys will be provided to states for distribution