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AgCenter programs, county fairs and commodities change prompt follow-up for elderly residents
Summary
Committee members described recent AgCenter events — a veterans resource fair and the county fair — and raised alarm that USDA commodity distributions through South Central Human Resource Agency may be ending; staff said they had contacted state and federal contacts and were awaiting replies.
County committee members on Sept. 9 reviewed AgCenter activity, upcoming agricultural programs and a discontinuation notice about USDA commodities distribution that county staff said could affect elderly and disabled residents. At the meeting, staff reported the veterans resource fair was co‑sponsored by a nonprofit, Cooking with Veterans; rain reduced some attendance but organizers called the turnout “good.” The AgCenter reported 63 veterans visited the veterans office in August and 68 veterans were…
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