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U.S. Expands Food Aid Rules, Invests $700M in Regenerative Farming

12/10/2025

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On December 10, 2025, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the signing of six state waivers that limit purchases with food aid benefits.
The announcement also reveals a $700 million investment in regenerative agriculture as part of the administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
The measures illustrate the administration's aim to reshape food aid usage and promote regenerative farming practices.

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Story summary

On December 10, 2025, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the signing of six state waivers that limit purchases with food aid benefits.
The announcement also reveals a $700 million investment in regenerative agriculture as part of the administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
The measures illustrate the administration's aim to reshape food aid usage and promote regenerative farming practices.