Alabama schools lose $16 million for fresh produce

Alabama schools will lose access to fresh local produce as Trump administration guts USDA
More than 40 states, including Alabama, were signed on to participate in the program.
Alabama schools lose $16 million for fresh produce due to USDA cuts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cut millions of dollars in funding that Alabama schools used to buy fresh produce from local farms, according to the state department of education.
USDA cuts programs sending Alabama-grown produce to schools, food banks
Two federal programs that pay Alabama farmers to grow fresh produce for school cafeterias and food banks are coming to an abrupt end.
USDA cancels local food purchasing plan that helps Alabama food banks, local farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced over $1 billion in federal spending cuts to programs that assist food banks and schools in purchasing fresh produce from local, underserved farmers and ranchers across the country.
USDA cuts over $1 billion in funding for schools, local food purchases
The USDA said in an email that it had notified states, territories and tribes that the money for fiscal year 2025, “is no longer available."
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.
Local farm, non-profit organization react to the USDA program cuts
The USDA is cutting two federal programs and halting around $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local farms.
LPS, other Nebraska schools to lose funding for local produce after USDA cuts
The USDA's funding cut will also impact child care centers throughout the state who planned to join the program thanks to an expansion plan approved last year.
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