USDA Awards Infrastructure Loans to North Carolina Companies
The USDA announced Thursday it's granting nearly $2.3 billion in loans to help rural communities improve their power grids, and three North Carolina companies will g
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Summer Program For Hungry Kids Gets Creative With Food Delivery
Around the U.S., food assistance agencies are trying to come up with new ways to feed hungry kids in the summer. In Hopkins County, Ky., they're using mobile vans to take food to where kids live.
Solar Projects Get Boost From Federal Loans
The U.S. Agriculture Department is providing nearly $50 million in loans and grants to 13 solar power investments in North Carolina.
USDA To Certify Non-GMO Foods With New Label
The government runs organic and antibiotic-free labeling programs, but has stayed out of the non-GMO labeling fray. That is, until a food company asked the USDA for help, and the agency obliged.
Why Some Schools Serve Local Food And Others Can't (Or Won't)
A survey found that 36 percent of U.S. public schools bought food from local farmers during two recent school years. But a slightly greater number of schools served no local food at all.
Outrage Over Government's Animal Experiments Leads To USDA Review
Lawmakers also introduced a bill to strengthen laws protecting farm animals used in research. Both moves come out of a New York Times investigation of animal suffering at a federal research center.
A Glimmer Of Hope In The Fight Against Hunger In America
The number of Americans struggling to afford food has remained stuck near recession-era highs. But a recent Gallup poll suggests things may be starting to get back on track for some.
USDA Loan Interruption Hits Local Housing Market
The federal government shutdown is causing a slowdown in home sales in rural Triad communities. The U.S.
Shutdown Leaves Some Seniors Worried About Their Next Meal
Some Michigan seniors may be going hungry thanks to the government shutdown. In western Kent County alone, more than 1,300 low-income seniors depend on a government surplus food program. But the USDA has announced that the program is hold until further notice.