Transforming American’s Food System to Withstand Crises
A strong and prosperous agricultural sector is essential to the well-being of the U.S. economy.
America’s farmers and ranchers ensure a reliable food supply, support job growth, and promote economic development.
By transforming the food system’s infrastructure and strengthening critical supply chains, USDA will ensure resilience against threats and disturbances and provide local and regional food systems with economic opportunities and security. USDA will build a more resilient food system by focusing on:
- more resilient local and regional food production
- fairer markets and options up and down the food system, from inputs through retail
- ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities
- building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices
- making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and
- committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America.
