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Secretary Naig Launches Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Pilot Program for Schools
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recently announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools. The pilot program aims to connect Iowa schools ...
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 ...
'It's a big question mark': Iowa farmers concerned about cancelled federal food program
Like many other smaller farms, the Rosmann Family Farm in Harlan was able to use the programs to sell bulk amounts of pork ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...