Marketing Agreements and Orders

Objective

Marketing Agreements and Orders are designed to stabilize market conditions and improve returns to producers through the establishment of minimum prices, regulating the quality and quantity of commodities sold through commercial channels, and providing market promotion.

Who Can Apply

• Unrestricted by Individual Type

Marketing orders are issued by the Secretary of Agriculture only after a public hearing where milk, fruit and vegetable producers, marketers, and consumers testify, and after farmers vote approval through a referendum. Growers of certain fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops (like nuts, raisins, olives, and hops). Dairy farmers are the primary applicants.

Who Benefits

• Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer

The beneficiaries are producers of milk, fruit and vegetable products.

Assistance Types

• Other Financial Assistance

Program Contact

erin.morris@usda.gov
202-720-5115