USDA is entering partnerships in a new pilot project that aims to offer more local ground bison meat for Tribal communities.
The pilot will look at how USDA purchases bison to better support buying from local, small- and mid-sized bison herd managers and delivering it to local Tribal communities.
“These local purchases will reduce the time and distance the meat travels to the consumer, increase economic development market opportunities for tribal and local bison operations, and provide high quality, nutritious foods for nutrition assistance programs,” USDA said in a news release.
