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  1. #FoodAid groups bought from #LocalFarmers with #USDA grants. Abrupt cuts leave both struggling.

    By Meg Oliver, June 30, 2025

    "Four days a week, Maile Auterson and one of her employees drive hundreds of miles across Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas to deliver fresh produce to #FoodDeserts.

    "Auterson's nonprofit, Springfield #CommunityGardens, helps #UnderservedSchools, #FoodPantries and senior centers. One center in Ava, #Missouri, is the only place for many where they can get a hot meal.

    "Springfield Community Gardens is one of many organizations that relied on grants from the United States Department of Agriculture to distribute produce to schools and low-income communities through two pandemic-era federal programs. They provided about $1 billion in funding to schools and food banks to buy food directly from local farms, ranchers and producers.

    "But in March, the USDA abruptly canceled the programs, calling the decision a 'return to long-term, fiscally responsible initiatives.'

    "Now, Auterson says, 'some of the most vulnerable people' are without adequate access to food, including children and #SeniorCitizens."

    Read more:
    cbsnews.com/news/usda-grants-c

    #USDACuts #USPol #FundingCuts #FoodInsecurity #TrumpSucks #LocalFarms #FoodPantries #HungerGames #SchoolLunches #KillThePoor #TaxBreaksForTheRich

  2. #FoodAid groups bought from #LocalFarmers with #USDA grants. Abrupt cuts leave both struggling.

    By Meg Oliver, June 30, 2025

    "Four days a week, Maile Auterson and one of her employees drive hundreds of miles across Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas to deliver fresh produce to #FoodDeserts.

    "Auterson's nonprofit, Springfield #CommunityGardens, helps #UnderservedSchools, #FoodPantries and senior centers. One center in Ava, #Missouri, is the only place for many where they can get a hot meal.

    "Springfield Community Gardens is one of many organizations that relied on grants from the United States Department of Agriculture to distribute produce to schools and low-income communities through two pandemic-era federal programs. They provided about $1 billion in funding to schools and food banks to buy food directly from local farms, ranchers and producers.

    "But in March, the USDA abruptly canceled the programs, calling the decision a 'return to long-term, fiscally responsible initiatives.'

    "Now, Auterson says, 'some of the most vulnerable people' are without adequate access to food, including children and #SeniorCitizens."

    Read more:
    cbsnews.com/news/usda-grants-c

    #USDACuts #USPol #FundingCuts #FoodInsecurity #TrumpSucks #LocalFarms #FoodPantries #HungerGames #SchoolLunches #KillThePoor #TaxBreaksForTheRich

  3. The Sussex Peasant
    "We are on a mission to make good, delicious locally farmed food convenient and accessible to Sussex communities. By supporting local farms we keep money within the community, foster a connection with people and their food source, whilst reducing transportation emissions."
    thesussexpeasant.co.uk/

    #SolarPunkSunday #FarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #Community #LocalVendors #BuyLocal
    #SupportLocalFarmers #UK #Sussex

  4. Artisan Food Trail
    "Search for food events throughout the United Kingdom, by county, by town, city or postcode
    It’s free to list your UK farmers’ markets, artisan food markets, food shows, food festivals, county shows and trade food events."
    artisanfoodtrail.co.uk/events/

    #SolarPunkSunday #FarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #Community #LocalVendors #BuyLocal
    #SupportLocalFarmers #UK #CreatingCommunity

  5. And of course, the #SacoME #FarmersMarket -- founded in 1975!

    Local Flavors Directly From the Producers!

    One of Maine's Oldest Farmers' Markets.

    Seasonal Vegetables & Fruit • Lobsters & Clams • Local Beef & Pork • Eggs • Vegetable & Flower Seedlings • Perennial Flowers • Cut Flowers & Bouquets • Honey & Maple Syrup • Jams & Pickles • Bakery Treats

    NOW OPEN for the 2025 Season!
    Saturdays 8am - Noon.

    "In 2025, we will participate in a marketwide Maine Senior Share Program. Find out more about our Programs here! Or visiting our Info Booth during market hours."

    They also accept #SNAP, #WIC and #MaineHarvestBucks.

    sacofarmersmarket.com/

    #SolarPunkSunday #MaineFarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #LocalVendors #BuyLocal #SupportLocalFarmers
    #Maine #CreatingCommunity

  6. And of course, the #SacoME #FarmersMarket -- founded in 1975!

    Local Flavors Directly From the Producers!

    One of Maine's Oldest Farmers' Markets.

    Seasonal Vegetables & Fruit • Lobsters & Clams • Local Beef & Pork • Eggs • Vegetable & Flower Seedlings • Perennial Flowers • Cut Flowers & Bouquets • Honey & Maple Syrup • Jams & Pickles • Bakery Treats

    NOW OPEN for the 2025 Season!
    Saturdays 8am - Noon.

    "In 2025, we will participate in a marketwide Maine Senior Share Program. Find out more about our Programs here! Or visiting our Info Booth during market hours."

    They also accept #SNAP, #WIC and #MaineHarvestBucks.

    sacofarmersmarket.com/

    #SolarPunkSunday #MaineFarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #LocalVendors #BuyLocal #SupportLocalFarmers
    #Maine #CreatingCommunity

  7. And of course, the #SacoME #FarmersMarket -- founded in 1975!

    Local Flavors Directly From the Producers!

    One of Maine's Oldest Farmers' Markets.

    Seasonal Vegetables & Fruit • Lobsters & Clams • Local Beef & Pork • Eggs • Vegetable & Flower Seedlings • Perennial Flowers • Cut Flowers & Bouquets • Honey & Maple Syrup • Jams & Pickles • Bakery Treats

    NOW OPEN for the 2025 Season!
    Saturdays 8am - Noon.

    "In 2025, we will participate in a marketwide Maine Senior Share Program. Find out more about our Programs here! Or visiting our Info Booth during market hours."

    They also accept #SNAP, #WIC and #MaineHarvestBucks.

    sacofarmersmarket.com/

    #SolarPunkSunday #MaineFarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #LocalVendors #BuyLocal #SupportLocalFarmers
    #Maine #CreatingCommunity

  8. And of course, the #SacoME #FarmersMarket -- founded in 1975!

    Local Flavors Directly From the Producers!

    One of Maine's Oldest Farmers' Markets.

    Seasonal Vegetables & Fruit • Lobsters & Clams • Local Beef & Pork • Eggs • Vegetable & Flower Seedlings • Perennial Flowers • Cut Flowers & Bouquets • Honey & Maple Syrup • Jams & Pickles • Bakery Treats

    NOW OPEN for the 2025 Season!
    Saturdays 8am - Noon.

    "In 2025, we will participate in a marketwide Maine Senior Share Program. Find out more about our Programs here! Or visiting our Info Booth during market hours."

    They also accept #SNAP, #WIC and #MaineHarvestBucks.

    sacofarmersmarket.com/

    #SolarPunkSunday #MaineFarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #LocalVendors #BuyLocal #SupportLocalFarmers
    #Maine #CreatingCommunity

  9. And of course, the #SacoME #FarmersMarket -- founded in 1975!

    Local Flavors Directly From the Producers!

    One of Maine's Oldest Farmers' Markets.

    Seasonal Vegetables & Fruit • Lobsters & Clams • Local Beef & Pork • Eggs • Vegetable & Flower Seedlings • Perennial Flowers • Cut Flowers & Bouquets • Honey & Maple Syrup • Jams & Pickles • Bakery Treats

    NOW OPEN for the 2025 Season!
    Saturdays 8am - Noon.

    "In 2025, we will participate in a marketwide Maine Senior Share Program. Find out more about our Programs here! Or visiting our Info Booth during market hours."

    They also accept #SNAP, #WIC and #MaineHarvestBucks.

    sacofarmersmarket.com/

    #SolarPunkSunday #MaineFarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #LocalVendors #BuyLocal #SupportLocalFarmers
    #Maine #CreatingCommunity

  10. Here is the second #FarmersMarket mentioned by my state senator...

    #BiddefordME

    Wednesdays (starting July 2nd), from 4:00pm - 7:30pm at Mechanics Park.

    Farmers, makers market coming to Biddeford this summer

    Biddeford will join the list of local communities with farmers markets and makers markets as the city’s first market gets ready to open this summer.

    Posted March 25
    Sydney Richelieu

    "Farmers and makers markets are popular in towns along the seacoast, and as warmer weather approaches, markets are getting ready to open.

    "This summer, Biddeford will debut its first farmers and makers market in downtown, piloted by the Downtown Development Committee (DDC).

    "The committee had been discussing a possible public market for over a year when the Courier reported on the idea in February."

    Source:
    pressherald.com/2025/03/25/far

    Archived version:
    archive.md/DbEqw

    FMI - www.facebook.com/BiddefordFarmersMarket

    #SolarPunkSunday #MaineFarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #LocalVendors #BuyLocal #SupportLocalFarmers
    #Maine #CreatingCommunity

  11. So, I love my state senator! He mailed me a postcard with two new #FarmersMarkets in the area (in addition to an existing one nearby in #SacoME)!

    Here is the first one that was highlighted...

    #DaytonME Farmer's Market
    Saturdays from 8:00am - 2:00pm at 24 Jessica May Road in Dayton

    “What makes the farmers market such a special place is that you’re actually creating community around food.”

    FMI - daytonmainefarmersmarket.com/

    #SolarPunkSunday #MaineFarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #LocalVendors #BuyLocal #SupportLocalFarmers #Maine #CreatingCommunity

  12. So, I love my state senator! He mailed me a postcard with two new #FarmersMarkets in the area (in addition to an existing one nearby in #SacoME)!

    Here is the first one that was highlighted...

    #DaytonME Farmer's Market
    Saturdays from 8:00am - 2:00pm at 24 Jessica May Road in Dayton

    “What makes the farmers market such a special place is that you’re actually creating community around food.”

    FMI - daytonmainefarmersmarket.com/

    #SolarPunkSunday #MaineFarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #LocalVendors #BuyLocal #SupportLocalFarmers #Maine #CreatingCommunity

  13. So, I love my state senator! He mailed me a postcard with two new #FarmersMarkets in the area (in addition to an existing one nearby in #SacoME)!

    Here is the first one that was highlighted...

    #DaytonME Farmer's Market
    Saturdays from 8:00am - 2:00pm at 24 Jessica May Road in Dayton

    “What makes the farmers market such a special place is that you’re actually creating community around food.”

    FMI - daytonmainefarmersmarket.com/

    #SolarPunkSunday #MaineFarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #LocalVendors #BuyLocal #SupportLocalFarmers #Maine #CreatingCommunity

  14. So, I love my state senator! He mailed me a postcard with two new #FarmersMarkets in the area (in addition to an existing one nearby in #SacoME)!

    Here is the first one that was highlighted...

    #DaytonME Farmer's Market
    Saturdays from 8:00am - 2:00pm at 24 Jessica May Road in Dayton

    “What makes the farmers market such a special place is that you’re actually creating community around food.”

    FMI - daytonmainefarmersmarket.com/

    #SolarPunkSunday #MaineFarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #LocalVendors #BuyLocal #SupportLocalFarmers #Maine #CreatingCommunity

  15. So, I love my state senator! He mailed me a postcard with two new #FarmersMarkets in the area (in addition to an existing one nearby in #SacoME)!

    Here is the first one that was highlighted...

    #DaytonME Farmer's Market
    Saturdays from 8:00am - 2:00pm at 24 Jessica May Road in Dayton

    “What makes the farmers market such a special place is that you’re actually creating community around food.”

    FMI - daytonmainefarmersmarket.com/

    #SolarPunkSunday #MaineFarmersMarkets #FoodSecurity #LocalFarmers #LocalVendors #BuyLocal #SupportLocalFarmers #Maine #CreatingCommunity

  16. Here is another brilliant Japanese example: how you can better integrate #LocalFarmers into the #FoodSystem with very short and flexible supply chains by also optimising the amount of fresh produce in the shops.

    Two key problems are tackled:
    - the amount of #FreshProduce delivered to the stores
    - #price optimisation

    (the relevant part starts at 13:40)

    www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/sho

    #FoodSystems #agriculture #farming #SmallholdFarm

  17. Rain, more rain.
    Yes!
    You can hear the grass trying to sprout new growth, breaking through the dead brown top-growth.

    And our rainwater collection tanks are slowly but surely refilling.
    And the creek is running again, with the moss and ferns greening up nicely.

    Now, if only the temps would moderate a wee bit- low-mid 50s°F at night won't kill the crops, but some of them aren't thrilled about it.

    Tough year for farmers here.
    And before you say "So what?"- who do you think grows the produce you buy in your local grocery store or farmer's market? Buy locally-grown produce if you can- help your local small farms out- they aren't raking in the big $$$ like big corporate farming operations are. And here's a hint- they also tend to pay and care for their workers better than big corpo farms do- because they know how hard the work is. They've done it, some of them since their childhooods. Instead of sitting behind a big desk pushing a pencil and counting dollars.

    #SmallFarms #LocalFarmers
    #BuyLocal