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Tribal Farmers Fight for Food Security | Raleigh News
Indigenous farmers Dawn and Cassius Spears in Rhode Island are fighting to preserve heritage crops like white corn and crookneck squash, but expanding their reach is tough without federal support. Two key Biden-era programs — LFPA and LFS — that helped tribes and small farmers get steady markets and culturally vital foods like bison and wild rice were abruptly cut by the Agriculture Department in March. Now, Senators Reed and Justice are pushing for a permanent federal grant program to let states and tribes buy local food for schools and food banks, with dedicated funding for tribes. With…
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