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CHIPS for America program to benefit ag, rural communities

Wednesday, September 7 by Brownfield Ag News

The deputy director of the National Economic Council says the CHIPS for America program will help build out US leadership in semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing. Sameera Fazili says more than $50 billion has been allocated for the program from the bipartisan CHIPS and... Read More.

Volunteering plants the seeds of change in local communities

Wednesday, August 17 by Brownfield Ag News

The executive director of Missouri Farmers Care says she’s hopeful the Drive to Feed Kids at the Missouri State Fair continues to inspire FFA members to do more in their local communities. Ashley McCarty tells Brownfield they’ve already started to see seeds of changes... Read More.

Grassley bill protects rural communities from foreign investors

Tuesday, August 2 by Brownfield Ag News

A US Senator from Iowa says a new bill that increases scrutiny over foreign investments of US farmland would protect national security interests. Republican Chuck Grassley recently introduced the Farmland Security Act with Wisconsin Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin. “I’ve been concerned about foreign governments... Read More.

Free COVID-19 Tests Available for Vulnerable Communities

Tuesday, July 26 by Grant Barrett

Topeka, Kan. (KDHE) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has partnered with The Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital, and Project Access to Covid Tests (Project ACT) to offer free at-home COVID-19 tests directly to Kansans in vulnerable communities. More... Read More.

Expanding access to locally grown foods in underserved communities.

Wednesday, July 20 by Brownfield Ag News

A new statewide program in Iowa has been launched to help purchase and distribute Iowa grown and produced food to underserved communities. The program is funded through the USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance program. AUDIO: Healthy Living on locally grown foods ...

Kansas Health Department Alerts Communities to Increased Risk of West Nile Virus Infections

Saturday, July 16 by Aaron Napier

By Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Communities across Kansas are at an increased risk for West Nile virus infections, the state health department announced Friday. West Nile virus is the most common cause of mosquito-borne illnesses in the country and spreads from the bug’s bite... Read More.