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USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits

16 Aug 2021

WASHINGTON, August 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. As a result, the average SNAP benefit – excluding additional funds provided as part of pandemic relief – will increase for Fiscal Year 2022 begi...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Up To $500 Million in Emergency Rural Health Care Funds Under the American Rescue Plan

12 Aug 2021

ST. PETER, MINN., Aug. 12, 2021 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making up to $500 million available in grants to help rural health care facilities, tribes and communities expand access to COVID-19 vaccines, health care services and nutrition assistance.

USDA Invests $167 Million in High-Speed Broadband in 12 States

11 Aug 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $167 million in 12 states to deploy broadband infrastructure (PDF, 360 KB) in rural areas without sufficient access to high-speed internet.

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Confirmation of Jenny Lester Moffitt to Serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

11 Aug 2021

WASHINGTON, August 11, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement after the successful confirmation of Jenny Lester Moffitt to serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at USDA.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff

10 Aug 2021

WASHINGTON, August 10, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions in Washington, D.C.