DENVER — More than $13 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding meant to help Colorado food banks and schools buy fresh, local produce from farmers and ranchers has been cut by the Trump administration.

“It is so important for any of us, for our health, for happiness, to be able to consume food that’s familiar, fresh and nutritious,” said CEO of Food Bank of the Rockies Erin Pulling.

Pulling said Food Bank of the Rockies works with more than 30 farmers and growers from across Colorado to provide fresh options for families.

“We are seeing the highest need that we have seen in the rates of food insecurity in the last 10 years,” said Pulling. Food Bank of the Rockies

But now, fresh, locally-grown food won’t be as readily available because of millions in federal cuts.

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