USDA
AWARDS
$9
MILLION
TO
PROMOTE
PRODUCE
CONSUMPTION
IN
SCHOOLS
USDA announced Friday (September 2) it will
award $9 million to 225 schools in eight states and three Indian
Tribal Organizations participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
Program. The money will allow the schools to purchase locally-grown
fruits and vegetables to be distributed to students.
This builds on the 2002 Fruit and Vegetable
Pilot Program where 25 schools participated. FFVA and the Produce
for Better Health Foundation have fought hard for the funding
and will continue to fight to expand the program to all 50 states.
