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Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System is looking into joining a program that would provide free lunches for every student.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  USDA Secretary Vilsack to announce expansion of program aimed at reducing rural poverty

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Peanut Commission held their annual Research Report Day Wednesday at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. is endorsing a program that set up to give veterans and beginning farmers a shot at starting a business

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) farmers markets have been increasing in popularity over the past few years.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Updated with video; StrikeForce Initative is a pilot plan that helps disadvantaged communities grow and gain more access and assistance from USDA programs as well as other governmental agencies.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Updated with video; After one farmer found success with using Albany State University grant funds, the school is announcing that more farmers will be able to benefit from a second round of grants.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Updated with video; The Obama Administration is looking to cut waste in the federal budget, starting with fraud in the food stamp program.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  APNewsBreak: Obama's budget axes USDA program that tests for deadly bacteria in fresh produce

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Updated with video; An independent attorney presented legal options the Dougherty County School Board has when it comes to fraudulent free school lunch applications

Friday, December 02, 2011  Farmers say new labor rules could keep teens from farm jobs and fewer may go into agriculture

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Horses could soon be slaughtered in US for human food after Congress lifts ban on inspections

Monday, October 24, 2011  One in six Americans are missing out on meals and the majority of those individuals live in the south.