Business · 26/03/2009

USDA Finalizes Rule to Clarify FFP and McGovern-Dole Program Requirements

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized a rule to clarify the eligibility requirements and reporting obligations for participants in the Food for Progress (FFP) Program and the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (McGovern-Dole Program). The rule aims to improve program efficiency and transparency.

Original source language: Federal Register — Commodity Credit CorporationOpen original release →

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