USDA cuts impact fresh produce for food banks, schools in Iowa
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is getting rid of two programs that allowed farmers to give their crops to food ...
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 ...
Little Village Magazine2d
Iowa loses $11 million as Trump administration cuts funding for schools and food banks to buy from local farmers
Iowa will lose $11.3 million in federal funding that would have been used to buy locally produced food for schools, childcare ...
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 ...
Radio Iowa2d
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 ...
The Gazette12d
Iowa bill would fund more food aid — but only if many products left out
Phil Jeneary with the Iowa Food Bank Association said pantries and food banks across the state are setting record attendance numbers. Rep. Shannon Lundgren, a Republican from Peosta, said ...
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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.