KQED

As Small Farms Face Federal Cuts, Local Food Banks Will Take a Big Hit

Local food banks are about to lose a key source of fresh, local produce after the Department of Agriculture ended the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program or LFPA. The program ...
The Spokesman-Review

USDA cuts hit small farms as Trump showers billions on big farms

Anna Pesek saw a federal program supporting local food purchases as much more than a boost to her Iowa pork and poultry farm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture grant program that allowed schools and ...
American Farm Bureau Federation

Small Farms Play Critical Role in Farm Economy

Recent data from the US Department of Agriculture demonstrates the important role small farms play in our food system. Mike Davis has more. Davis: Small farms are often at the center of the discussion ...
American Farm Bureau Federation

Small Family Farms, The Roots of American Agriculture

When people are asked what a “small farm” is, they may base their answer on the number of acres or number of animals a farm has – and they often assume that there aren’t many of them. However, small, ...
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'A slap in the face': Trump cuts hit small farms as he showers billions on big farms

Anna Pesek saw a federal program supporting local food purchases as much more than a boost to her Iowa pork and poultry farm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture grant program that allowed schools and ...