Two federal programs that help schools, childcare institutions, and food banks purchase from local farmers have been chopped by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), all thanks to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The $660 million Local Food For Schools program, which was started under President Joe Biden, was canceled for 2025.

Ending the local food for schools and local food purchase agreement programs will cut $14.5 million to the state, including $2.6 million to farmers