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 ...
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Tech company develops state-of-the-art system to help farmers defend against unprecedented challenges: 'Ensuring food security'
"Even when you put your hand 18 inches deep in the soil, it's still dry." Tech company develops state-of-the-art system to ...
USDA’s $1B in cuts leaves farmers and schools bracing for impact
The eliminated programs helped schools and food banks buy fresh food from local farmers and ranchers.
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Abrupt federal cuts to USDA programs harm small and new Iowa farmers
A Central City orchard needs to find a new buyer for about 50,000 pounds of apples and other small and new Iowa farmers worry ...
Local farmers feel ‘uncertain’ on what to plant as tariffs remain unknown
With the threat of tariffs being thrown left and right, many farmers here in Southwest Louisiana are feeling uncertain.
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Bill aims to protect Oregon farmworkers from disaster with backing from local chefs
House Bill 3193 aims to provide a permanent relief program for farmworkers who lost income due to a disaster, with $10 ...
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Ohio Valley farmers brace for 2025 planting amid lingering drought concerns
Ohio Valley and local farmers agricultural experts are expressing concerns for 2025 with planting season scheduled to take ...
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The Rise and Role of Food Co-ops in Local Communities
Food co-ops have transformed from small neighborhood stores into powerful community hubs that bring together local farmers, food enthusiasts, and families seeking fresh, sustainable food options.