What Cuts To USDA Funding Mean For America's Food Banks And Farms
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Impact of USDA Funding Cuts on Small Farmers
This chapter analyzes the effects of recent cuts to the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program on small farmers who depend on government support to access markets. It highlights the struggles faced by farmers, including a West Virginia blueberry grower, as they adapt to sudden funding changes while emphasizing the broader implications for food access and community health. The discussion also touches on potential solutions for incentivizing food donations and the political ramifications surrounding nutrition programs.
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