From food pantries to breweries to fisheries, the government shutdown hits

As the government shutdown enters its third week, the consequences for food producers and eaters are wide-ranging. From food pantries to breweries to farms, the furloughing of 800,000 federal staffers means expected government payments and other essential services are being delayed indefinitely. One under-the-radar outcome is an uncertain future for grant funds distributed by understaffed… » Read More

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