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USDA Continues to Expand Local and Regional Market Data

April 23, 2015 Craig A. Morris, AMS Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program Deputy Administrator

Are you in the market for data covering locally and regionally produced agricultural products? You are not alone. Consumer demand for local and regional food products continues to soar, with retail sales at an estimated $6.1 billion in 2012. Thanks to support from the 2014 Farm Bill, USDA Market...

Food and Nutrition Farming

Grant it, Food Hubs Mean More Local Food for You

April 22, 2015 Arthur Neal, Deputy Administrator, AMS Transportation & Marketing Program

Spring is upon us and many local farmers markets are opening with displays of brilliant and vibrant colors. The fresh air has more people talking about and buying local foods. In fact, data from the USDA Economic Research Service suggests that farmers across the country sold an estimated $6.1...

Food and Nutrition Farming