Peters, Stabenow Announce USDA Purchase of Michigan Apples
November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will buy $60 million in fresh apples and $40 million in processed apples from Michigan farmers. These apples will then be distributed to food banks, school meal programs, and other programs across the country.
Michigan is the nation's third-largest producer of apples, with . . .
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will buy $60 million in fresh apples and $40 million in processed apples from Michigan farmers. These apples will then be distributed to food banks, school meal programs, and other programs across the country.
Michigan is the nation's third-largest producer of apples, with . . .