USDA Cuts Over $1 Billion in Funding for Local Food Programs Amid Federal Spendi...

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On August 15, 2025, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the cancellation of approximately $660 million in funding for the Local Food for Schools (LFS) and Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) programs, effective immediately. These grants, which supported the procurement of local produce from small-scale farmers and food banks, were c...