Selling to Schools and Other Institutions Is the Next Frontier for Local Food
Farm-to-institution sales, which include direct marketing to schools, restaurants and hospitals, are now a $14 billion business that is bigger and faster growing than organic.
$1 billion cut from USDA food programs. What it means for Pa. schools, food banks
The USDA is eliminating the Local Food for Schools and Local Food Purchase Agreement programs as part of the Trump administration's spending purge.
US Senators to Urge USDA to Reinstate Canceled Local Food Programs
The cancellation of the local food purchasing programs is the latest blow to farmers from the Trump administration's actions to slash government spending and staff. Farmers have already seen grants frozen by USDA,
USDA halts two food programs impacting local food access for schools, food banks
The United States Department of Agriculture has halted two programs impacting food access to schools and other organizations, according to reports.
USDA cuts $10.6 million from Kansas for local produce at schools and food banks
President Donald Trump's administration cut USDA funding to Kansas to help schools get local meats and food banks get fresh fruits and vegetables.
Democratic senators demand answers from USDA after major cuts to food assistance programs
In California, the federal funding supported 533 small farmers — including about 100 from the San Joaquin Valley.
Kansas City USDA food program cuts could leave some without enough food
The mayor of Wisconsin's capital city said Wednesday that she has placed the municipal clerk on leave as investigators work to determine how she failed to count almost 200 absentee ballots in the November election.
USDA discontinues $660 million Local Foods for Schools program impacting local farmers and students
The U.S. Agriculture Department is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers.
Tariffs, immigration, Farm Bill, SNAP: Q&A with House Agriculture chair 'GT' Thompson
Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-15th Dist., spoke with the Pennsylvania Capital-Star about challenges facing the agriculture ...
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Chester County Bolsters Farming Future with AgConnect Expansion, Honors Centennial Farm
Chester County's AgConnect initiative expands to support local agriculture, with a celebratory event at Milky Way Farm.
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Bill reintroduced to allow more Sunday hunting opportunities in Pennsylvania. Here's why.
Supporters of the bill, including the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, believe it will help control deer populations and reduce crop damage. The bill also includes measures to address agricultural ...
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Pennsylvania farm group faces layoffs amid federal funding freeze
Pasa has been encouraging farmers to apply for projects like fencing cattle away from waterways and planting perennial ...
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Q&A: Congressman Glenn Thompson talks tariffs, SNAP, and immigration’s impact on agriculture
As a note of correction, the name of the panel that U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson chairs has been updated. When U.S. Rep.
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Sustainable agriculture growing in Pennsylvania
Sustainable agriculture is growing in Pennsylvania. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, sustainable ...
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Pennsylvania honors Milky Way Farm with prestigious ‘Century’ designation
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding designated the Matthews family homestead, Milky Way Farm, as a prestigious ...
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Survey Aims to Help Farmers Plan for Future Farm Transitions
The survey will help the state Ag Business Development Center identify challenges and opportunities for farm transitions, and ...
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Legislation Looks to Repeal Sunday Hunting Ban in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is looking to expand hunting on Sundays. Sen. Dan Laughlin introduced a bill to repeal the state’s ...
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Changes proposed to Pennsylvania’s Sunday hunting law
and support the long-term sustainability of agriculture in our state. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Bill 67 also advocates for organizing the Game Commission into nine competent citizens who are ...