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Brighton Area Schools students will continue to enjoy free breakfast and lunch for the 2026-27 school year, thanks to renewed funding and fresh, locally sourced produce!

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#MI #CitizenPortal #StudentWellbeing #LocalFoodSystems #NutritionInnovation
Student nutrition director: state and federal funding help bring more fresh produce to school meals
Student Nutrition Director Richard Browder told the board the Michigan school meals program is renewed for 2026–27, keeping free breakfasts and lunches for Brighton students; he highlighted Great Lakes co‑op sourcing, a USDA 'Harvest to Hallways' fund and challenges hiring a district head cook.
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October 25, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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FEDC's agriculture directory is booming, with print runs doubled due to high demand, and exciting plans for a centralized food processing facility could revolutionize local markets!

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FEDC expands agriculture directory and explores centralized food-processing options
Jomo Stewart told the council FEDC doubled print runs of an agriculture directory covering producers from Nenana to Delta and is exploring a potential centralized food-processing facility—with Point McKenzie Correctional Facility discussed as a processing partner—to extend producers' selling seasons.
citizenportal.ai
October 15, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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Georgia's dairy farms are shrinking, but production is booming—can strategic investments in local processing save the industry from consolidation?

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Georgia dairy producers urge processing investment as farms consolidate and output rises
Georgia Milk Producers told the committee the state has 65 permitted dairy farms and rising milk production, and called for processing investment, workforce training and targeted policies to help farms cope with rising input costs.
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October 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Kentucky officials reveal the surprising barriers preventing local food from reaching school lunch trays, from processing issues to distribution hurdles.

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Agency outlines producers, processors and distribution hurdles to getting local food in school meals
KDA told legislators that price points, limited USDA-inspected processing capacity, refrigerated distribution gaps and school staffing/equipment shortages are the main barriers to getting more Kentucky-grown food on school trays; they proposed aggregation hubs, cold storage and forward contracting as solutions.
citizenportal.ai
October 2, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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🔬🌱 If you could address ONE problem in Colorado’s local food system, what would it be?
🏞️ Land costs

❄️ Cold storage

🛒 Market access

📦 Something else
👇 Pick one—and tell us why.
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September 7, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Working Food's three-year initiative in Alachua County has transformed youth culinary training and boosted local farmers, resulting in nearly $255,000 in revenue and impressive sales growth!

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Working Food reports multiyear gains for youth culinary programs and farmer value-added sales
A three-year county partnership with Working Food supported youth culinary workforce training and farmer value-added production; the nonprofit reported 69 youth served, 8 interns, 21,843 value-added products produced and about $255,000 in revenue for participating farms.
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August 17, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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Just outside New Orleans’ French Quarter, women farmers in Lower Coast Algiers are transforming a remote oasis into a growing agricultural hub.

#WomenInAgriculture #UrbanFarming #CommunityFarming #LocalFoodSystems
These women are turning a remote New Orleans oasis into a farming hub: 'It's what I'll do forever' | New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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November 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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🌱 Do you live in DRC, Cameroon, Burundi, or Rwanda?

🌍 Share your voice! The CANALLS project is studying consumer attitudes toward sustainable Agroecological products!

📅 Survey open until Feb 7

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#agroecology #sustainableFood #localfoodSystems
January 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Connecticut is on the verge of revolutionizing school meals with a new $1 million initiative to connect kids with fresh, local produce and support local farmers!

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Connecticut allocates $1M for CT Grown for CT Kids Grant Program
Connecticut appropriates funding for Grant Program effective July 1, 2026.
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March 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Grow Local with Tri Cities Food Co-op

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By: Jessica Jean

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Grow local with Tri-Cities Food Co-op
“This is a public plea to everyone who values local, organic food: Come support your local organic food co-op!”
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July 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Wyoming lawmakers are rallying behind the PRIME Act, aiming to empower local ranchers and transform the meat processing landscape—could this be the game-changer consumers have been waiting for?

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Wyoming lawmakers push for Prime Act to empower local meat producers and cut out middlemen
Wyoming lawmakers discuss meat processing regulations, emphasizing the need for producer control and consumer choice.
citizenportal.ai
January 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Why these luxury Tasmanian goods are costing more than they are meant to #CostofLiving #TransportIndustry #LocalFoodSystems
Why these luxury Tasmanian goods are costing more than they are meant to
Ever tried shipping something between Tasmania and the mainland? The hefty cost is supposed to be equal to driving goods down a highway, but the 'clunky' old federal scheme designed to ensure that hasn't been working for a while.
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December 8, 2024 at 6:48 PM
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Food critic warns of 'culinary bushfire' as Victorian abattoir stops small-scale processing #FoodandCooking #LocalFoodSystems
Food critic warns of 'culinary bushfire' as Victorian abattoir stops small-scale processing
Farmers and foodies have been angered by a central Victorian abattoir's decision to stop taking orders below 15 head of beef or 50 head of lambs.
www.abc.net.au
December 2, 2024 at 1:15 AM
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Supermarkets could face fines up to $10 million under new grocery code introduced to parliament #SupermarketsandGroceryRetailers #Agriculture #LocalFoodSystems
Supermarkets could face fines up to $10 million under new grocery code introduced to parliament
In their final sitting week, Australian Labor has introduced the new grocery code of conduct for supermarkets and their suppliers.
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November 27, 2024 at 9:10 AM
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Washington State is stepping up for local farms, awarding nearly $214,000 to help reimburse overtime wages during peak harvest season!

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WSDA outlines overtime-reimbursement grant for local farms; 24 operations awarded nearly $214,000
Katie Raines of the Washington State Department of Agriculture told the Senate Ag & Natural Resources Committee that a 2024 grant proviso reimbursed qualifying overtime wages (up to $20,000) to 24 eligible farms, awarding nearly $214,000 total and producing lessons on outreach and eligibility for future programs.
citizenportal.ai
February 25, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Kentucky has officially declared itself a "food is medicine" state, paving the way for innovative nutrition-focused health initiatives to improve the well-being of its residents.

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#KY #HealthOutcomes #CitizenPortal #LocalFoodSystems #NutritionIntegration
Senate declares Kentucky a 'food is medicine' state and directs agencies to expand local nutrition programs
The Kentucky Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 23, as amended, declaring the state a 'food is medicine' state and directing agencies to coordinate pilots (produce prescriptions, medically tailored meals) with the Kentucky Hospital Association and Kentucky Department of Agriculture; the resolution passed 35-0.
citizenportal.ai
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Oklahoma is opening the door for urban agriculture innovation with new funding opportunities through local conservation districts!

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Oklahoma Conservation Commission launches Urban Agriculture Cost Share Program guidelines
Applicants can now seek funds for urban agriculture projects through local conservation districts.
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May 3, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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Boulder residents are rallying for economic support and innovative food systems as they strive for a more sustainable and affordable community.

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Boulder community prioritizes economic support and improved food systems in planning session
Community members express needs for local business support and access to nutritious food.
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May 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Longmont City Council is on a bold mission to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030, with innovative strategies to enhance sustainability and community resilience.

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#LongmontBoulderCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #EnergyEfficiency #LocalFoodSystems #LongmontRenewableEnergy
Longmont City Council discusses renewable energy goals and community solar projects
Council seeks strategies for reaching 100% renewable energy by 2030 and enhancing local food systems.
citizenportal.ai
April 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
the-14.com
How unsustainable global supply chains exacerbate food insecurity
#Hunger #FoodInsecurity #FoodSystem #FoodSecurity #GlobalSupplyChains #HungerCrisis #RightToFood #Brazil #SustainableAgriculture #LocalFoodSystems #PovertyJustice #AgroEcology #The14
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How unsustainable global supply chains exacerbate food insecurity | The-14
Unsustainable global supply chains deepen hunger by undermining local food systems; rights-based local policies offer real paths to food security.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Amanda Collimore is championing a new Food Sovereignty ordinance in Pittsfield that could safeguard local farm stands and community sales from state interference.

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Amanda Collimore urges Pittsfield to adopt Food Sovereignty ordinance to protect farm stands and bake sales
Resident Amanda Collimore presented a draft Food Sovereignty ordinance based on Maine’s 2017 Food Sovereignty Act and the 2023 constitutional right to food, saying local adoption would protect producer-to-consumer sales, limit municipal liability and let informal farm stands and bake sales operate without state enforcement action.
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July 18, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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For generations, communities have saved seeds — protecting knowledge, resilience, and biodiversity.

Industrial agriculture threatens this legacy.

Seed sovereignty defends our right to a resilient, diverse food future 💚

📷 Minca, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

#seedsovereignty #localfoodsystems
May 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM