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 ...
Trump aims to close Syracuse office that helps farmers, leaving dozens of scientists in limbo
President Donald Trump’s administration wants to cancel the lease for a U.S. Department of Agriculture office in Syracuse ...
Iowa cattle farmer hopes tariffs won’t be a negative for local farmers
It might seem unusual to know that a giant beef farm is headquartered in downtown Des Moines in the Financial Center. The ...
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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 brewers, apple farmers brace for economic impact as tariffs raise production costs
The uncertainty around tariffs is trickling down to Main Streets across the mountains as local growers and brewers watch the ...
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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.