Rural Health
News by Topic: Food security and nutrition

Food Solutions in Rural Areas Focus on Community Building

Feb 18, 2026 - Describes food insecurity in rural and tribal South Dakota and the community programs working to address it. Discusses the volunteer-led model that makes these programs successful.

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USDA: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Federal Register

Feb 17, 2026 - The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on an information collection titled "Generic Clearance to Conduct Formative Research or Development of Nutrition Education and Promotion Materials and Related Tools and Grants for FNS Population Groups." This information collection will be used by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to gather input into the development of nutrition education interventions that resonate with the intended target population, particularly low-income families. Comments are due by March 19, 2026.

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