Food Bank of Iowa, farmers to take hit with loss of food purchase program
The Food Bank of Iowa and farmers in the Hawkeye state are about to feel the effects of a program being cut to help food ...
'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 ...
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 ...
Iowa Food System Coalition sounds alarm over USDA cuts to impact farmers, food programs
Iowa farmers and schools are looking at losing millions of dollars in funding for fresh, local food.The Iowa Food System ...
Iowa farmers hit hard by USDA's sudden end to food programs
Iowa farmers are grappling with severe challenges following the U.S. Department of Agriculture's abrupt cancellation of an ...
Radio Iowa4d
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 ...
The Gazette12d
Iowa bill would fund more food aid — but only if many products left out
The appropriation in the Iowa House legislation would be contingent on the U.S. Department of Agriculture approving a waiver ...
'Really problematic': Iowa farmer reacts to USDA decision to cut food programs
An Iowa farmer says he's anticipating "a lot of challenges" now that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has decided to cut programs that purchase local food to send to schools, food pantries and food ...
Sioux City Journal13d
Iowa bill would fund Double Up Food Bucks program only if some foods excluded from SNAP
Iowa House and Senate lawmakers are considering appropriating money to a program that matches dollars provided by the ...
KWWL News 73d
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.
Des Moines Register4d
USDA yanks $11.3M to buy Iowa meat, dairy, fruits, veggies for schools, day cares, more
The programs provided locally grown food to dozens of schools, day care centers and food banks in Iowa. “For Iowa farmers, the impact is immediate and potentially devastating,” the Iowa ...