Debt Ceiling Mandates Impact Indigent GenXers Without Dependents
In a debt ceiling deal reached between President Joe Biden and House Republican Kevin McCarthy, new conditions have been added to food aid that
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USDA and University of Kentucky Initiate Construction of Forage Research Facility
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell joined officials from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack and
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Expanded SNAP Work Mandates Target Many Already Employed
A proposed expansion of work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has revealed that roughly half the individuals
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Agricultural Families Face Hurdles in Areas Lacking Child Care
Kerissa and Charlie Payne, young farmers from Central Ohio, are raising their two daughters on their family land, Covey Rise. While their
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USDA Showcases New Regional Food Enterprise Hub
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently led a stakeholder conversation in Jackson to shed light on the new Delta Regional Food Business Center
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World Food Prize Awarded to Roots of Peace Founder
California peace activist Heidi Kühn has been awarded the prestigious 2023 World Food Prize for her remarkable work transforming war torn regions
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The Next Farm Bill: Four Challenges to Consider
Congress is currently drafting a new multiyear farm bill, which will profoundly impact U.S. farmers, the food they produce, and how it reaches consumers.
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Food Banks Seek More Emergency Aid Amid Rising Demand
As inflation coincides with the rollback of pandemic aid programs, food banks in Massachusetts are requesting additional emergency
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Five States Combat Child Hunger by Offering Universal Free School Meals
In today’s public school environment, ensuring school meal access is more important than ever. For children, teachers, and families to succeed,
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Recent Data Reveals How Expanded SNAP Benefits Affect Households
As the country approaches the official end of a national emergency, a concerning trend has emerged regarding federal aid and food insecurity
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