USDA

The USDA cut a program that helps food banks source from local farmers. This leaves Ohio and Dayton-area food banks with less food access and leaves some farm suppliers without the source of revenue.

Second Harvest Food Bank and the Foodbank Inc. are just two food banks in Ohio who learned millions of dollars in food is no longer coming.

WYSO's Shay Frank sat down with the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Director, Brian Baldridge, to discuss the longterm impacts, resources for farmers in the state and possible legislation to assist the agriculture sector.

Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice partnered with the Black, Indigenous and Farmers of Color Food and Farming Network to offer small-scale farmers in the region an opportunity to learn about farming policy and self-advocacy.

The WIC program — which can provide a grocery lifeline to women, infants and children — is dramatically underutilized. A new strategy, paired with $29 million, aims to get more people enrolled.

USDA policy change could allow more Ohio schools to serve free meals, but advocates say it may not be financially feasible for many schools.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will partner with Central State University to train underserved rural and urban farmers. The nearly $5 million project is part of the USDA’s investment in its Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative.

President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act on Tuesday. The historic legislation includes about $40 billion toward federal climate change and agriculture investments.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined a coalition of 26 state attorneys general opposing new federal guidance on sex discrimination that he said could result in some kids going hungry.

The Ohio Department of Health is working with the United States Department of Agriculture to get waivers for families enrolled in WIC so people have more formula options during the national shortage.

Gas prices continue to soar to record highs. Diesel climbed to an average of $5.52 per gallon on Friday in Ohio, according to AAA.

The U.S. The Department of Agriculture released a report this month that predicts food prices will increase by about 7% by the end of the year. Low-income families will be impacted the most.