USDA cuts funding that paid for fresh, local food for schools and food banks
A program that allowed schools and food banks to purchase fresh, local ingredients was slashed by the Trump administration.
Trump administration cuts cancel SC programs providing fresh produce to schools, food banks
Ending the local food for schools and local food purchase agreement programs will cut $14.5 million to the state, including $2.6 million to farmers
US Senators to Urge USDA to Reinstate Canceled Local Food Programs
The cancellation of the local food purchasing programs is the latest blow to farmers from the Trump administration's actions to slash government spending and staff. Farmers have already seen grants frozen by USDA,
USDA halts two food programs impacting local food access for schools, food banks
The United States Department of Agriculture has halted two programs impacting food access to schools and other organizations, according to reports.
USDA cuts $10.6 million from Kansas for local produce at schools and food banks
President Donald Trump's administration cut USDA funding to Kansas to help schools get local meats and food banks get fresh fruits and vegetables.
Democratic senators demand answers from USDA after major cuts to food assistance programs
In California, the federal funding supported 533 small farmers — including about 100 from the San Joaquin Valley.
Kansas City USDA food program cuts could leave some without enough food
The mayor of Wisconsin's capital city said Wednesday that she has placed the municipal clerk on leave as investigators work to determine how she failed to count almost 200 absentee ballots in the November election.
$1 billion cut from USDA food programs. What it means for Pa. schools, food banks
The USDA is eliminating the Local Food for Schools and Local Food Purchase Agreement programs as part of the Trump administration's spending purge.
USDA discontinues $660 million Local Foods for Schools program impacting local farmers and students
The U.S. Agriculture Department is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers.
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Access to fresh food is one key step to solving diet-related illness, says entrepreneur
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Federal funding cuts leave Petersburg’s free produce programs, local farmers in limbo
Local free food distribution organizers and farmers are struggling to fill in the gaps amid federal funding cuts.
Fresh-produce program makes 'astonishing' Cape Breton debut
Over 1,200 kilograms of fruit and vegetables deemed unsuitable for supermarkets was given away Saturday and Sunday at an ...
Freight Farms at AdventHealth providing fresh produce to patients
AdventHealth Celebration is prioritizing nutrition and sustainability through an innovative program at the hospital. Leaders ...
Fresh produce, staples and ‘beautiful little surprises’: School food pantries help families with groceries
Watermelon and vegetables are particular favorites at a new Feeding San Diego-operated pantry in Lakeside, one of dozens the ...
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Purchases 26,423 Shares of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE:FDP)
Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its position in Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE:FDP – Free Report) by 10.8% in the 4th ...
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Fresh & Flavorful: The Best Seasonal Produce to Cook with in March
As winter fades and spring begins to bloom, March brings a bounty of fresh, vibrant produce to brighten up your meals. From ...