//Sec. Perdue visits WNC, touting food box program to help farmers

Sec. Perdue visits WNC, touting food box program to help farmers

Farmers are facing uncertainty throughout the coronavirus pandemic. A drop in demand from restaurants and retailers has left the future of their produce up in the air. A new federal program was created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture aimed at helping farmers shed excess produce and maintain top dollar for sales. The Farmers to Families Food Box program is supported by $3 billion in