The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it has nixed more than $1 billion in funding for local food banks and schools by terminating two programs that aid state, tribal and territorial government food purchases.
The buy-local programs support the purchase and distribution of goods produced within the state or within 400 miles of the delivery destination.
The move comes amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to reduce the size and scope of the federal government, including some cuts to programs that critics say are mandated by law.
The Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program have been canceled because they “no longer effectuate the goals of the agency,” the USDA said in a statement to The Hill.
The buy-local programs support the purchase and distribution of goods produced within the state or within 400 miles of the delivery destination.
The move comes amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to reduce the size and scope of the federal government, including some cuts to programs that critics say are mandated by law.
The Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program have been canceled because they “no longer effectuate the goals of the agency,” the USDA said in a statement to The Hill.
