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 ...
The Gazette11d
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 ...
Sioux City Journal12d
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 ...
‘It’s disappointing’: North Texas food banks lose $2 million in federal funding cuts
This was a fantastic, forward-thinking approach from the federal government to provide funding to food banks that in turn, supported local farmers and growers to fuel that loca ...