Across Alabama, programs are helping kids learn more about farming and nutrition with the help of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA is offering $700 million in new funding for the Local Foods for Schools and Local Foods for Child Care programs, across the state and beyond.
Jenny Lester Moffitt, undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs at the USDA, said the programs not only ensure some students receive nutritious meals but create direct market opportunities for local farmers…