The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship launched a $70,000 pilot program Monday to help schools purchase local meat, poultry, produce, dairy, eggs or honey through the Choose Iowa ...

More than 47 million Americans live with food insecurity, and that inevitably has an impact on economic productivity now and ...

A program that allowed schools and food banks to purchase fresh, local ingredients was slashed by the Trump administration.

Students and staff members at the Algona Middle School have teamed up with a number of local entities to open a food pantry for students in need. Middle School Principal James Rotert discussed the ...

The Food Bank of Iowa and farmers in the Hawkeye state are about to feel the effects of a program being cut to help food ...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recently announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools. The pilot program aims to connect Iowa schools ...

The cancellation of two programs will affect more than $1 billion in expected funding this year. Food advocates worry the ...

Authorities recovered the van involved in the deadly crash, but the driver has not yet been located. A warrant has now been ...

The Biden administration expanded funding for the USDA programs so schools and facilities didn't have to solely rely on major ...

A U.S. Department of Agriculture program that the Food Bank of Siouxland used to help buy and distribute locally produced ...

Iowa is often referred to as flyover country, but it has much more to offer. The Hawkeye State boasts four seasons with different things to do all year long. During the warmer ...

The Local Food Purchasing Assistance program helped farmer Ryan Marquart put money in his pocket while also providing fresh ...