Louisiana officials lament loss of USDA money to help schools, food banks buy from local farmers

'Devastating' cuts hit Maine's fresh food supply chain

Local organizations say they’re struggling to meet demand after a key USDA program supporting fresh, local food for low-income Mainers was abruptly discontinued.

Louisiana officials lament loss of USDA money to help schools, food banks buy from local farmers

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Louisiana could lose $18M in USDA local food funds Programs helped schools, food banks buy local produce Resolution urges Congress to restore federal support Cuts threaten small farms and healthy school lunches Louisiana lawmakers are asking Congress to bring back a $1 billion federal program that allows schools, child care programs, and food banks to purchase locally grown produce and protein. The Local Food for Schools Coo…

Louisiana officials lament loss of USDA money to help schools, food banks buy from local farmers • Louisiana Illuminator

Louisiana lawmakers are asking Congress to restore federal funding that allows schools and food banks to purchase locally grown produce and protein.

Community Forum: Fed cuts and growing needs stretch local food banks

With impending Federal and State budget cuts looming over many of this country’s  health and research, recreation, education, arts and other human services agencies, the question of impact on local agencies   –  specifically those that help feed our community members and families in need  –  will be discussed at this month’s Community Forum on Friday, […] The post Community Forum: Fed cuts and growing needs stretch local food banks appeared firs…