Tag: USDA

$200 Million to Provide Kids With Meals During Summer

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More than $200 million will help feed  low-income children during summer months, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said Thursday. About 2 million low-income children of school age will participate in U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children. Eligible families with school-age children Read More …

Kehoe Named to U.S. Agriculture Advisory Committee

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Northport Village trustee Tom Kehoe has been appointed to U.S. Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Animals and Animal Products. Kehoe, 70, owns several seafood and logistics companies with national and international business. Kehoe also serves as the Village’s commissioner of Commerce. He is Read More …