Washington state farmers suffer after feds cut program to provide schools with local fresh foods
By Ruby de Luna (KUOW)
Sept. 14, 2025 1 p.m.
A federal program created during the pandemic to supply public schools with local produce was abruptly ended in March, leaving Washington state farmers without a critical source of income.
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