USDA's Food Program Cut: What It Means for Schools, Food Banks, And Low-Income Families

Schools and childcare facilities counting on the U.S. Agriculture Department (USDA), to buy food from local farms, were dealt ...
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USDA plans big cuts to food bank, school food programs: What to know

The Department of Agriculture has cut over $1 billion in funding aimed at helping schools and food banks purchase from local farmers, according to a news report and a school nutrition nonprofit. The ...
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Grilling for July 4th events? USDA summer BBQ cooking tips on how to grill chicken, steak, shrimp

Grilling safety is on the minds of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) as Americans plan for Fourth of July barbecues and events. The agency has ...
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USDA gives tips on properly cooking Thanksgiving turkey to avoid foodborne illnesses

Thanksgiving is a time for feasting with loved ones, but with all that cooking, it’s important to keep food safety in mind. Ahead of the holiday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released ...
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USDA ended its local food programs. A look at how farmers, schools and food banks are coping

Kitchen staff at the Clear Lake Middle School in northern Iowa slice local apples as one of the fruit options for lunch. The school district received federal funds through the USDA's Local Food for ...
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USDA’s Food Program Cut: What It Means for Schools, Food Banks, And Low-Income Families

A USDA spokesperson released a statement confirming the funds were 'no longer available and those agreements will be terminated following 60-day notification.' Schools and childcare facilities ...