Every year in early October, schools across the nation look locally for their foods, and students learn a little bit more ...

Children receiving school lunches consumer fewer empty calories, and more milk, fruit, vegetables and fiber than those who ...

In a significant boost to school meal programs, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $500 million USDA investment to enhance the integration of local, unprocessed foods into schools. This ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichita Public Schools is making its meals more nutritious next school year. The U.S. Department of ...

New school lunch guidelines from USDA are aimed at reducing added sugars in students' diets. For the sugar industry, the ...

Sakeenah Shabazz wanted honest feedback from the students at Monroe Demonstration School. A senior policy adviser with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services, Shabazz ...

Major USDA Investments in Local Foods Strengthen School Meals Department celebrates Farm to School Month, National ...

As we all know, it's hard to stay focused when you're hungry or not getting proper nutrition.The Fairfield Community School District is participating in Nationa ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWLP)– USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service is awarding $8.6 million in Team Nutrition Training Grants to 11 states that administer the National School Lunch Program ...

The USDA and the EPA are funding efforts to cut at-home food waste, but a trash bin full of challenges remains.

USDA loans allow eligible homebuyers to get zero-down-payment mortgages in rural areas. Because they're backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, these loans have lower rates and more ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. USDA loans make getting a mortgage more affordable and accessible for home buyers in eligible rural and suburban areas. Backed by ...