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Trump administration cancels grant allowing Illinois schools to buy from local farmers

Massachusetts is losing $12.2 million in federal funding for schools to buy local farm food, with Governor Maura Healey indicating no plans to replace it.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the termination of Local Food for Schools grant funding, stating that the agreement no longer meets agency priorities.
Farmers in Virginia face significant revenue losses due to canceled grants, hampering their ability to provide fresh produce to schools and food banks, as expressed by local farmers and food distributors.
Richmond Public Schools aims to continue increasing food access despite the loss of federal support, emphasizing the importance of nutritious food for students.

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Trump administration cancels program that paid Wisconsin farmers to grow for food pantries

Nearly 300 Wisconsin farms participated in the program last year, providing fresh food to pantries and hunger relief organizations.

17 days ago·Milwaukee, United States

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The State Journal-Register

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Trump administration cancels grant allowing Illinois schools to buy from local farmers

A federal fund has been cut that provided Illinois schools and childcare centers with healthy foods from local farms and suppliers.

17 days ago

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Good Shepherd Food Bank says federal cuts increase need for more state investment

One in eight Mainers face hunger, according to the Good Shepherd Food Bank. (Photo via Good Shepherd Food Bank) Earlier this month, the leader of Maine’s largest hunger relief organization told the Legislature her organization has had to provide “more food for more people with fewer resources.” That challenge could be even harder now that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is making cuts to food assistance programs including some used by Good S…

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Va. won’t get expected $21M for local farm food to schools, food banks

The announcement that the next round is not coming is leaving small-scale farmers across Virginia facing revenue losses they hadn’t planned for – and planning is a vital part of farming.

18 days ago·Bristol, United States

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