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The Department of Agriculture has cut over $1 billion in funding aimed at helping schools and food banks purchase from local farmers, according to a news report and a school nutrition nonprofit.
In smaller rural areas, schools often want to purchase food locally, said Tara Thomas, government affairs manager for AASA, The School Superintendents Association. But the cost can be quite high.
The School Nutrition Association, which represents cafeteria workers and directors nationwide, said in a press release that the USDA cut the $660 million Local Food for Schools program for 2025.
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