The U.S. Department of Agriculture has finalized a major technology partnership worth $300 million with Palantir Technologies, officials announced Wednesday.
The substantial contract, structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement, is designed to advance the National Farm Security Action Plan while upgrading the department’s service delivery systems for agricultural producers across the country.
Under the new arrangement, Palantir will supply operational technology solutions to help the agriculture department enhance its support for both farmers and field personnel working in government roles.
The contract expands upon Palantir’s current collaboration with the USDA’s “Landmark” system and will bolster the “One Farmer, One File” program. According to the announcement, the Landmark platform is already revolutionizing agricultural reporting by allowing farmers to submit acreage information through user-friendly digital interfaces.
“Protecting America’s farmland is protecting America itself, and this work gives USDA the visibility and speed needed to safeguard our food supply,” stated Sam Berry, the Department of Agriculture’s Chief Information Officer.
