USDA Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

Florida Democrats urge DeSantis to participate in federal food assistance program for kids

The deadline for DeSantis to apply is Aug. 15.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix August 14, 2024October 27, 2024

The deadline for DeSantis to apply is Aug. 15.

Riverview’s A Simpler Place Farm & Market nabs 3-year grant from USDA

Total win for the local, organic and slow food movement.

by Meaghan Habuda December 14, 2018September 19, 2024

USDA files complaint against private Dade City zoo

by Kate Bradshaw August 20, 2015August 17, 2023

Film explores what it means to be organic

by Arielle Stevenson January 29, 2013August 3, 2023

Apples to apple butter

How to make this sweet spread at home.

by Susan Filson September 30, 2011July 11, 2024

Farmageddon: Documentary shocker

It’s small farmers vs. big gov’t. in a doc that you will leave you looking for someone to blame.

by Joe Bardi August 5, 2011July 21, 2025

How to know if your “organic” food is truly organic

by Katherine Brodie April 15, 2011August 3, 2023

Genetically modified alfalfa controversy in review

by Jessica Edmondson March 14, 2011June 5, 2022

Free urban permaculture design course in St. Pete – Saturday, October 30

by Eric Stewart October 27, 2010July 4, 2025

Behind the scenes of an FDA recall: Political and corporate interference can hinder food regulation

by Jessica Edmondson September 27, 2010August 17, 2023

USDA’s Food Environment Atlas: How does Florida stack up to the rest of the country?

by Brian Ries February 19, 2010June 30, 2024

Pig producers in Washington, crying for money from the USDA and help from Congress

by Brian Ries October 28, 2009June 5, 2022

The Green Community week in review: Hillsborough County’s $7.6 mil energy grant, USDA’s new local food program, upcoming sustainability roundtable and more

by Katie Machol Simon September 20, 2009June 5, 2022

USDA’s new “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” program promises local food money and “tactical teams” in schools (w/video)

by Brian Ries September 16, 2009June 5, 2022

USDA releases voluntary — and castrated — guidelines for “Naturally Raised”

by Brian Ries January 20, 2009June 5, 2022

New Food Labeling Goes into Effect

by Taylor Eason September 30, 2008August 17, 2023