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Trump's Grant Cancellations Threaten Climate and Local Food Initiatives

11/14/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture to identify grants for termination referencing diversity and climate change.
Documents show about 600 grants worth over $3 billion were canceled, affecting climate programs and local food initiatives.
Brooke Rollins, Agriculture Secretary, says the review realigns the agency toward agriculture and food safety.
Critics like FarmSTAND argue terminations hinder efforts to build a fairer food system and aid small farmers.

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U.S. President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture to identify grants for termination referencing diversity and climate change.
Documents show about 600 grants worth over $3 billion were canceled, affecting climate programs and local food initiatives.
Brooke Rollins, Agriculture Secretary, says the review realigns the agency toward agriculture and food safety.
Critics like FarmSTAND argue terminations hinder efforts to build a fairer food system and aid small farmers.