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Tribal Farmers Fight for Food Sovereignty | Charlotte News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Indigenous farmers Dawn and Cassius Spears in Rhode Island are fighting to preserve heritage crops like white corn and succotash beans, but federal cuts to key pandemic-era programs have left them—and their communities—struggling. Programs like LFPA and LFS once provided vital markets and funding, allowing tribes to access culturally significant, locally grown food. Now, with those programs shuttered, small farmers face a major setback for food sovereignty. But hope is rising: Senators Reed and Justice are pushing for a permanent grant program in Congress, backed by both House and Senate Farm Bill proposals, to restore support for tribal and regional food systems. The key challenge? Securing guaranteed, long-term funding to ensure these vital agricultural traditions—and the communities that depend on them—can thrive. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ddfe14a222464aca