Lawrence Journal-World

Just Food leader says cancellation of $1B to help organizations purchase locally grown food will be ‘detrimental’ for Douglas County families

Just Food's home at 1000 E. 11th St. is pictured Friday, March 24, 2023. The leader of a Lawrence food bank said the cancellation of two federal programs that allow the purchase of food from local ...
Iowa Public Radio

USDA ends programs that help schools and food banks buy locally-grown food

The cancellation of two programs will affect more than $1 billion in expected funding this year. Food advocates worry the cuts are coming when other federal food programs are at risk. The U.S.
AOL

Here's how locally grown fresh produce is feeding the hungry at Kansas food banks

With the smell of fresh watermelon in the air and the shine of moisture on squash, Harvesters staff in Topeka unloaded boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables from local farmers destined to feed the ...
The Durango Herald

Will tariffs lead more shoppers to try locally grown produce?

While the country waits for the effects of tariffs, farmers at the first 2025 Durango Farmers Market earlier this month were confident that a strong season awaits. Reid Smith of Adobe House Farms ...
Iowa Public Radio

Why are locally-grown fruits and veggies often more expensive than what's at the grocery store?

A shopper buys fresh produce from Red Granite Farm at the Ames Main Street Farmers' Market in central Iowa on August 16, 2025. As part of the “Food Routes” series, Harvest Public Media explores three ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Midweek Motivator: Farmers markets feature fresh, locally grown produce and more

Crow Wing County farmers markets are open now until mid-October for your fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. They also offer a wide variety of meat and dairy products, baked goods, pickles, ...