USDA and Action for Healthy Kids Recognize State’s Commitment to Student Nutrition NORTH CAROLINA. — Fourteen North Carolina school districts have been recognized with prestigious Healthy Meal Incentive (HMI) Awards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Action for Healthy Kids, highlighting the state’s commitment to improving nutritional standards in schools. The awards, announced…… read more »
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Fourteen North Carolina School Districts Honored with National Healthy Meal Awards
Seven North Carolina Organizations Honored with USDA Turnip the Beet Awards for Excellence in Summer Nutrition Programs
Local Programs Recognized for Outstanding Meal Quality and Educational Impact Seven North Carolina sponsors of Summer Nutrition Programs have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with the prestigious Turnip the Beet Awards for 2024, highlighting their exceptional commitment to providing high-quality meals and educational enrichment to children during summer months, recognized in…… read more »
Eat, Play, Learn: Free Summer Meals and Enrichment for NC Kids
Goldsboro, N.C. — As summer begins and schools close their doors, North Carolina is stepping up to ensure children and teens continue to receive the nutrition they need. The NC SUN Meals Program is back, offering free meals and snacks to all youth aged 18 and under across the state through the summer break. Administered…… read more »
Local Farm Receives USDA Funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is investing 19 million in critical infrastructure to combat climate change across rural North Carolina. These investments are made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act. Of the 19 projects funded, WHH Farms in Wayne County will receive and use $20,000 Rural Energy for America Program for…… read more »
USDA Invests $1 Million In Rural N.C. Communities
United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced Tuesday that USDA is investing $1 million to build and improve critical community facilities to benefit nearly 16 thousand rural residents in North Carolina. USDA is investing in six projects through the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. The assistance…… read more »
USDA To Provide Hurricane Guides For Farmers
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — The United States Department of Agriculture is rolling out hurricane preparedness and recovery manuals for farmers. There are 23 versions. Twelve of them will be released by the end of June. The rest are expected to roll out by the end of July. Steve McNulty, director of the USDA southeast…… read more »
