USDA ends 2 local food programs

USDA cuts impact fresh produce for food banks, schools in Iowa
The Local Food Purchasing Assistance program helped farmer Ryan Marquart put money in his pocket while also providing fresh food to families in need.
USDA funding cuts cause issues for local food pantries
New perspective on the cancellation of the eleven million dollars in United States Department of Agircultyre funding that helped connect iowa farmers and their
'Really problematic': Iowa farmer reacts to USDA decision to cut food programs
An Iowa farmer says he's anticipating "a lot of challenges" now that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has decided to cut programs that purchase local food to send to schools, food pantries and food banks.
USDA kills millions in contracts that help buy local food for Iowa kids and food banks
The Iowa Food System Coalition says the USDA has cancelled contracts worth more than $11-million. The money was to help the state’s food banks, schools and child care centers purchase local food from more than 300 Iowa farmers over three years.
Iowa Food System Coalition sounds alarm over USDA cuts to impact farmers, food programs
Iowa farmers and schools are looking at losing millions of dollars in funding for fresh, local food.The Iowa Food System Coalition sounded the alarm on Monday r
USDA ends programs that help schools and food banks buy locally-grown food
The cancellation of two programs will affect more than $1 billion in expected funding this year. Food advocates worry the cuts are coming when other federal food programs are at risk.
Marvell Foods Steps Up to Support Schools and Food Banks as USDA Cuts Over $1 Billion in Funding
The USDA has announced over $1 billion in funding cuts to critical food assistance programs that support schools, food banks, and underserved communities. The Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA),
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank bracing for impact amid USDA program cuts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) canceled two federal programs that provided about $1 billion in federal funds to schools and food banks to buy food directly from local farms. One of the programs being cut is called the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA).
USDA halts over $1B in funding for local food banks, schools
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it has nixed more than $1 billion in funding for local food banks and schools by terminating two programs that aid state, tribal and territorial government food purchases.
Food Bank of Iowa, farmers to take hit with loss of food purchase program
The Food Bank of Iowa and farmers in the Hawkeye state are about to feel the effects of a program being cut to help food ...
'It's a big question mark': Iowa farmers concerned about cancelled federal food program
Like many other smaller farms, the Rosmann Family Farm in Harlan was able to use the programs to sell bulk amounts of pork ...
USDA yanks $11.3M to buy Iowa meat, dairy, fruits, veggies for schools, day cares, more
USDA cuts $11.3 million in purchases from Iowa farmers for schools, day care centers, food banks. The impact is 'potentially ...
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Iowa bill would fund more food aid — but only if many products left out
The appropriation in the Iowa House legislation would be contingent on the U.S. Department of Agriculture approving a waiver ...
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Iowa bill would fund Double Up Food Bucks program only if some foods excluded from SNAP
Iowa House and Senate lawmakers are considering appropriating money to a program that matches dollars provided by the ...
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USDA cuts 'devastating' for local farmers
Local food banks and farmers are speaking out about the impact of recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) cuts.