The programs accounted for more than a billion dollars’ worth of contracts for small farmers, ranchers and fishermen.
There are a lot of benefits to making school lunch and other social benefits more universal. But, yes, it’s expensive to do.
This year, districts must have formal policies for handling unpaid bills.
Local school policies address how to deal with unpaid meal charges.
The school district looked for quality in the food and the supply chain, and 'no one could meet their standards,' L.A. Times reporter says.
As more schools opt to feed all students, officials find other ways to rate need.
Critics say rules on nutritional content make the meals unappealing and costly.
15 school districts in California take up the challenge to serve healthier lunchroom meals made from local ingredients.
Cranberry farmers, facing an oversupply, have a plan to create a new market.
