Trade Adjustment Assistance: USDA Has Enhanced Technical Assistance for Farmers and Fisherman, but Steps Are Needed to Better Evaluate Program Effectiveness(English)

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Agricultural imports, including imports of fruits, vegetables, seafood and other commodities that directly compete with U.S. products has more than doubled over the last decade, according to the USDA. The department's TAA for Farmers program provides technical and financial assistance to producers of commodities certified by USDA as eligible for assistance.