Va. Farmers Face Fallout from USDA Cuts to Funding

Va. Farmers Face Fallout from USDA Cuts to Funding

WASHINGTON — As hunger rates climb across the country, federal funding cuts are hitting Virginia farmers who produce food for nutrition programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the cancellation of two programs that provided more than $1 billion nationally for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers. About $600 million would have been distributed to schools and childcare centers across the country this ye…

Local food program cuts affect farmers, food banks, more

Wisconsin ag groups say they’re looking for alternative funding options after the Trump administration cut more than $1 billion for federal programs providing local products to food banks, schools and childcare centers.