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Committee asks Congress and USDA to reinstate local food purchase funds
Summary
The Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development Committee approved two resolutions urging Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restore federal funding for local food purchase programs that support food banks and school feeding initiatives.
The Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development Committee approved two resolutions urging Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reinstate federal funding for programs that help food banks and schools buy locally produced food. Chairman Romero said the funding amounts "about $12,000,000" for Second Harvest Food Bank and other food banks and noted the funds allow purchases of local products, including grass‑fed…
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