Bad for school kids, bad for parents, bad for food banks, bad for farmers. This program cost the average taxpayer substantially less than $1 per year. Isn't the easy? Shouldn't we support local farmers' produce going to local food banks and local public schools to feed local kids? What's the issue?
today.com
USDA cuts over $1 billion in local food purchasing for schools and food banks
The School Nutrition Association said the USDA cut the Local Food for Schools program for 2025.
