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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week unveiled a sweeping slate of new initiatives aimed at tackling childhood chronic disease, expanding farm-to-school programs, and providing disaster relief …
USDA Launches Sweeping Health Strategy, Farm-to-School Expansion, and $1B Disaster Aid for Producers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major effort to support American agriculture while enhancing the nation’s food assistance infrastructure, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will purchase up to …
USDA to Purchase $230 Million in Domestic Seafood, Produce for Nutrition Programs and Food Banks Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — State officials visited Sankofa Farm at Bartram’s Garden on Thursday as part of Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour, highlighting major investments aimed at strengthening food …
Shapiro Administration Touts Urban Agriculture Investments on Philadelphia Tour Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Shapiro Administration kicked off its 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour on Monday at Pittsburgh’s Bidwell Training Center, spotlighting major investments aimed at expanding fresh food access, creating …
Shapiro Administration Launches Statewide Urban Agriculture Tour to Boost Innovation and Food Access Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced significant progress in its five-pronged strategy to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), improve biosecurity in poultry production, and reduce egg …
USDA Reports Progress in Combating Avian Flu and Lowering Egg Prices Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a series of critical measures last week aimed at bolstering food safety, supporting farmers, combating agricultural pests, and expanding international …
USDA Delivers Bold Wins for Farmers and Families with Game-Changing Initiatives Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Food insecurity is a relatively new term to describe a situation that first really gained prominence during the Great Depression. Photos from that time often show …
Food Banks Face Increasing Demand Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Hunger-Free Pennsylvania, in collaboration with DoorDash’s Project DASH, recently achieved a significant milestone by completing more than 250,000 food deliveries to homebound seniors and individuals struggling with …
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania and DoorDash Mark Milestone with 250,000 Food Deliveries Read More COLLEGE STATION, TX – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the distribution of a second round of payments under the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program. Set …
USDA Announces $1.3 Billion in Additional Support for Specialty Crop Producers Read More
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA — The Lincoln University men’s and women’s basketball teams scored big both on and off the court during the 2024-25 college basketball season. Through Food Lion Feeds’ …
Lincoln University Basketball Teams Help Donate 60,000 Meals Through Food Lion Feeds Read More