The food for progress program provides for the donation of U.S. Commodities to developing countries and emerging democracies that are committed to introducing or expanding free enterprise in their…

The Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Kansas City Commodity Office awarded a $22.6 million cooperative agreement under the Food for Progress program (CFDA #10.606) to Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development. The award will support Winrock's implementation of activities in Malawi through September 2022 aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and expanding trade of agricultural products. As outlined in the program description, Food for Progress focuses on improving agricultural productivity and facilitating greater trade within and from target countries. The award will allow Winrock to deliver technical assistance and other services to farmers and agricultural enterprises in Malawi over the two-year period to advance these objectives through expanded application of good agricultural practices and market linkages.

The food for progress program provides for the donation of U.S. Commodities to developing countries and emerging democracies that are committed to introducing or expanding free enterprise in their agricultural economies. The program has two primary strategic objectives: (1) increase agricultural productivity and (2) expand trade of agricultural products. This food for progress is being implemented in malawi.