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While they may not shop at farmers markets like this family, school districts will be able to source locally if they are successful in applying for a new grant program from the USDA.

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USDA looks to issue food aid grants to school districts
March 18, 2022 1 a.m.

USDA looks to issue food aid grants to school districts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for school districts to buy locally produced food under the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program. According to a USDA press release, the agency has $200 million to give to state governments...