New USDA Meal Plate Means More Work for Farmers

Replacing the food pyramid with the new USDA My Plate guidelines may prove beneficial to farmers. The new guide suggests that half of the plate be made up of fruits and vegetables. Should Americans comply, can farmers produce that much? “We can, and we are looking forward to that opportunity,” said United Fresh Produce Association President Tom Stenzel. (USDA Radio Newsline). Listen to more