The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Commodity Procurement Program invites you to a live, interactive webinar on lessons learned in becoming an approved USDA food vendor. AMS purchases approximately $6 billion of U.S. grown and processed foods annually for both domestic and international food assistance programs. USDA purchases over 300 different food products that directly support the nutritional needs for millions of school children, families, and other qualified individuals. Find out how your company can participate in these purchases that support American agriculture. More details are available on our website, Become a USDA Foods Vendor.

Andrea Lang and Diana Dau David, New Vendor Coordinators for AMS's Commodity Procurement Program, will be presenting on the following topics:

• Steps to become a qualified vendor for USDA food purchases
• System for Award Management (SAM) Tips to Register
• Guided Tour of the Commodity Procurement Program website
• Frequently Asked Questions

The webinar will be February 15 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time and is FREE. However, registration is required, and space is limited. You may register for the webinar below. When you register you will be provided with the opportunity to submit questions about becoming a qualified vendor. If you have questions about the registration process, contact newvendor@usda.gov Register for the Webinar

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