Federal agencies directly bought more than $9 billion worth of food last year, and some lawmakers backed by leading environmental groups want to see that spending shifted to “values-aligned” ...

While Taylor Farms technically produces fruits and vegetables, the word “farm” in its name is as close as the produce processing conglomerate — the largest in North America — gets to an actual farm.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has an array of programs aimed at helping farmers grow food that supports rural communities and the environment, but its own purchasing has long revolved ...

The Good Food Purchasing Program seeks to harness the power of procurement to create a transparent and equitable food system that prioritizes the health and well-being of people, animals, and the ...

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As a Black urban farmer in Chicago, I see firsthand how our food system is stacked against small, local farmers who are Black, Indigenous and people of color. Despite my farm growing fresh, ...

Farmers and local food banks like the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank are hoping for the best after the local food purchasing Assistance program by the United States Department of Agriculture ...