Trump's funding freeze could close dozens of small, local farms
Viva Farms provides support to start-up farms run primarily by women and minorities. It may only have a few more months in ...
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The pandemic gave small farmers an upper hand for once. Now what?
For a moment during the pandemic, it looked like the meek would inherit the earth. Small farmers across the United States were suddenly thrust into a world where people weren't shopping at the ...
Illinois family farmers hoped new federal grant would grow their business. Now it’s cut
The USDA cut grant money that paid local farmers to send fresh food to community food banks, saying the program “no longer ...
Agriculture program freezes come as farmers look to planting
Last year, Filiberta Cano's small farm provided fresh produce for Channel One Food Bank through the Village Agricultural Cooperative. The sales were a good addition to the weekly markets where Cano ...
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Since 2013, the Indiana Small Farm Conference has been the premier annual event for Indiana’s small- and diversified-farm community — helping them experience continuing education and enjoy ...
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Agriculture program freezes come as farmers look to planting
However, with the apparent cancellation of funding for a state program that helped fund purchases of local foods and help small farmers with startup costs, expansion for Cano looks unlikely for 2025.
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Trump's funding freeze could close dozens of small, local farms
That money currently goes to support 35 small, start-up farms and 55 students enrolled in an eight-month training program beginning in April. "Unless we get those federal funds back, or the ...