USDA ends program that helped schools serve food from local farmers
The U.S. Agriculture Department is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food ...
USDA cancels local food purchasing program, putting more strain on central Ohio food banks
Local food banks are feeling the pinch — and may offer less local produce — amid federal funding cuts to a program connecting ...
Colorado loses $7.5 million for schools, food banks as USDA slashes assistance programs
Colorado school districts used the federal program to purchase local food and support “socially disadvantaged” and small ...
‘It’s very devastating’: Cuts to USDA funding hit New England schools and food programs
The more than $1 billion in federal funding helped schools, child care programs, and food pantries in 40 states to buy ...
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Just Food leader says cancellation of $1B to help organizations purchase locally grown food will be ‘detrimental’ for Douglas County families
The leader of a Lawrence food bank said the cancellation of two federal programs that allow the purchase of food from local ...
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The privilege of eating local in Los Angeles
Buying and eating locally grown food supports small farms, helps their community’s local economy and promotes agricultural diversity. In addition, it’s a more environmentally friendly choice, reducing ...
USDA cancels local food purchasing plan that helps Alabama food banks, local farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced over $1 billion in federal spending cuts to programs that assist food banks and schools in purchasing fresh produce from local, underserved farmers and ...
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USDA food program cuts include $18M for Minnesota schools, food pantries
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the end of COVID-era food programs that were utilized by food pantries ...
USDA makes cuts to program that provides Maine schools, food banks with fresh local food
The United States Department of Agriculture is making cuts to a program that provides schools and food banks with fresh food from local farms.
Local surgeon brings plant-based food line for healing and disease prevention to local grocer
Dr. Lu-Jean Feng expands distribution of FengFit Foods, a line of nutrient-dense, plant-based meals to promote better healing and prevent chronic disease.
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Mass. schools will lose $12 million in federal funding to buy food from local farms
Massachusetts is losing more than $12 million in federal funding for a program that allows 200 school districts to buy food from local farms.
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USDA cuts $26.3 million grant for Illinois schools, child care centers to purchase food from local farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture terminated a $26 million grant meant to help Illinois schools and child care centers ...