The Trump administration cut $11.3 million in funding for programs that provided thousands of children across Iowa with locally produced meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables, a move that drew protests from farmers and other groups who said it threatens their financial viability. On Monday, the Iowa Department of Agriculture notified participants in two federal programs that buy local food that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had cut funding for 2025 to 2028, part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to slash federal spending. The news comes about a month after Trump signed an executive order calling for the federal government to "aggressively combat the critical health challenges facing our citizens," including fighting chronic childhood diseases. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Iowa #USDA #farming #Trump