‘A deal is a deal’ Shapiro says of Trump cuts to funding for Pa. farmers providing for food banks

Farmers, food banks take hit from USDA cuts

As the federal administration continues cuts to reduce federal oversight, the results are leaving some food providers and farmers in a pickle. In March, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) terminated its Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) program, which…

‘A deal is a deal’ Shapiro says of Trump cuts to funding for Pa. farmers providing for food banks • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Holstein milking cows . (Photo by Kirsten Strough/USDA)Since March, Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Trump administration have been sparring over the cancellation of a program that provides millions in funding for Pennsylvania farmers who provide products for local food banks. There have been threats of a lawsuit, letters and public comments by state and federal officials. “This isn’t some hope of mine that we would fund our farmers and our food banks,…

‘A deal is a deal’ Shapiro says of Trump cuts to funding for Pa. farmers providing for food banks

The program supports nearly 190 farms and 13 regional food banks across the state.

Help farmers left holding the bag by Trump

Bill Berry: Local Wisconsin farms are facing a breach of contract by the Trump administration, which pulled funds for pantries and schools.