/tags/food-supply Food Supply en-US Copyright Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:53:00 GMT /environment-nature/2024-12-03/north-texas-farmers-say-sewage-based-fertilizer-poisoned-land-and-livestock The fertilizer was promoted as an environmental win-win for years. An untold number of farmers and ranchers across Texas have spread it on their land. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:53:00 GMT /environment-nature/2024-12-03/north-texas-farmers-say-sewage-based-fertilizer-poisoned-land-and-livestock Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune /education/2024-07-30/smash-burgers-and-hashbrowns-tarrant-county-college-to-expand-menu-with-new-facilities The menu for the new facilities will include breakfast and lunch options, from eggs to quesadillas and more. Students and other TCC visitors will be able to order online or in person. The college has already completed an inventory of equipment needed, which includes a grill, a stovetop and refrigerated chef tables for quick food prep, among other supplies. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:21:33 GMT /education/2024-07-30/smash-burgers-and-hashbrowns-tarrant-county-college-to-expand-menu-with-new-facilities Shomial Ahmad | Fort Worth Report /government/2024-05-24/congress-agriculture-committee-bill-hearing-2024 Opponents say this year's farm bill would significantly cut down on federal meal benefits for low-income Americans. Supporters say projected funding cuts are inaccurate. Fri, 24 May 2024 13:17:27 GMT /government/2024-05-24/congress-agriculture-committee-bill-hearing-2024 Toluwani Osibamowo /business-economy/2024-05-23/texas-food-security-advocates-congress-farm-bill-proposal The Tarrant Area Food Bank and Feeding Texas say a farm bill that goes in front of the U.S. House today unfairly limits increases in SNAP benefits. Thu, 23 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /business-economy/2024-05-23/texas-food-security-advocates-congress-farm-bill-proposal Toluwani Osibamowo /education/2024-04-25/thousands-of-denton-isd-students-will-get-free-breakfast-and-lunch-once-federal-funding-is-approved School board votes unanimously to join a program that will eliminate ‘lunch debt’ for four years at 10 campuses — at no cost to the district. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:18:15 GMT /education/2024-04-25/thousands-of-denton-isd-students-will-get-free-breakfast-and-lunch-once-federal-funding-is-approved Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales | Denton Record-Chronicle /news/2024-04-03/bonton-farms-tackles-south-dallas-food-desert-with-grocery-delivery-service With help from the anti-hunger nonprofit Share Our Strength and Kroger, the community farm and market recently launched Grocery Connect. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-04-03/bonton-farms-tackles-south-dallas-food-desert-with-grocery-delivery-service Zara Amaechi /arts-culture/2023-12-14/new-cooking-show-kandeepa-texan-brings-together-south-indian-and-texan-cuisine Now available on YouTube, the show uses chef Deepa Shridhar’s upbringing and blend of culture as inspiration, encouraging viewers to experiment. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:24:55 GMT /arts-culture/2023-12-14/new-cooking-show-kandeepa-texan-brings-together-south-indian-and-texan-cuisine Kristen Cabrera /business-economy/2023-11-22/how-much-will-your-thanksgiving-dinner-cost-less-than-last-years The cost of your Thanksgiving dinner will be slightly less than last year, according to a new survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT /business-economy/2023-11-22/how-much-will-your-thanksgiving-dinner-cost-less-than-last-years Seth Bodine | Fort Worth Report /environment-nature/2023-05-19/how-teenagers-veterans-and-farmers-are-finding-purpose-at-this-tarrant-county-farm Fri, 19 May 2023 16:58:55 GMT /environment-nature/2023-05-19/how-teenagers-veterans-and-farmers-are-finding-purpose-at-this-tarrant-county-farm Haley Samsel | Fort Worth Report, Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report /energy-environment/2023-01-03/texas-ag-agency-says-climate-change-threatens-states-food-supply A new Texas Department of Agriculture report also points to other factors that are making it harder for Texans to access and afford food, including wages falling behind rising costs of living. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:30:01 GMT /energy-environment/2023-01-03/texas-ag-agency-says-climate-change-threatens-states-food-supply Jayme Lozano Carver | The Texas Tribune