In March, the Trump administration pulled the rug on $1 billion in funds for the Local Food for Schools (LFS) and Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) programs. The two programs provided funding to schools and food pantries to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and meats from local farmers.
For the farmers, schools, community organizations and tribal nations involved, the programs were a win-win situation. Small farmers earned reliable income through government contracts. Schools could provide children with fresh, local and oftentimes organic produce that would usually be out of budget for a school cafeteria…
Nineteen states operate farm to school food purchase programs similar to LFS. After the federal program was cut in March, states, including Vermont, Connecticut, Alabama, Oklahoma and Minnesota stepped in to increase their funding. - Barn Raiser
Saturday, October 18, 2025
States can make up for some Trump cuts
Even some of the reddest states are doing so, believe it or not. Which isn't to suggest that the federal cuts shouldn't be reversed, at the earliest opportunity.
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ReplyDelete-- Minnesota was set to receive approximately $18 million for fiscal year 2025 through the Local Food for Schools (LFS) program ($13.3 million) and the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program ($4.7 million).
-- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will award up to $1.35 million in grants for fiscal year 2026 to reimburse schools and early childcare providers for purchasing local foods.
Assuming the Internet never lies, that leaves a 92.5% funding cut in effect for Minnesota. Makes ya wonder if a Republican Governor was in charge, would the governor tell the MDA not to issue the funding ?