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Ohio Provides Local, Fresh and Value-Added Produce

The Ohio produce sector is adapting to meet the demands of today’s market and the desire in the Buckeye State for local ...
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USDA ended its local food programs. A look at how farmers, schools and food banks are coping

Kitchen staff at the Clear Lake Middle School in northern Iowa slice local apples as one of the fruit options for lunch. The school district received federal funds through the USDA's Local Food for ...
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The 5 best states for access to fresh produce — and the 5 worst

The United States is a farming powerhouse, producing $543 billion in agricultural output in 2022, according to government data. But much of that production never reaches local consumers — it’s ...
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Local food systems need to prioritize job quality alongside ethical food production

Research supports several benefits associated with local food systems, although not without nuances and controversy. These benefits include their ability to reconnect consumers and producers, ...
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Here's How Much Of Chipotle's Produce Actually Comes From Local Farms

Walk into a Chipotle and the rhythm of the line greets your — scoops of rice, the bright colors of fresh toppings laid out in front of you. The whole experience feels built around choice and speed.