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Food banks, schools in Arkansas face decreased funding

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Food banks and schools in Arkansas are facing decreased funding after the USDA cancelled nearly $1 billion in programs. The Local Food in Schools program helped school cafeterias create meals using fresh produce from local farmers. Marlene Schwartz is the director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health at the University of Connecticut. She says the cuts will impact a wide swath of partnerships.

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