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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 banks buy from local farmers.

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'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 and beef. But with the end of the contracts, they say they'll take a financial hit.

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USDA cuts impact fresh produce for food banks, schools in Iowa

The Local Food Purchasing Assistance program helped farmer Ryan Marquart put money in his pocket while also providing fresh food to families in need.

The Gazette11d

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 ...

Sioux City Journal12d

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 ...

Des Moines Register3d

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 ...

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‘It’s disappointing’: North Texas food banks lose $2 million in federal funding cuts

This was a fantastic, forward-thinking approach from the federal government to provide funding to food banks that in turn, supported local farmers and growers to fuel that loca ...

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