Since 2013, the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program has awarded $100 million for a total of 1,275 projects. The USDA will award up to $18 million through a program that connects schools with ...
In March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made a pivotal decision to terminate the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program, a move that has sent ripples across ...
The Trump administration announced this spring it's ending a pandemic-era program that helped food banks and tribal governments buy fresh produce from local farmers. Earlier this year, the Trump ...
A USDA program to support local food systems was terminated due to budget cuts. The Heartland Regional Food Business Center helped small and midsized farms with market access and technical assistance.