Millions in Food Distributed to North Carolina Schools
North Carolina school children received over three million pounds of surplus commodities from July through March, with 72,099 students in certified schools getting full aid and 1,183 schools plus 68,894 students receiving food for-fruit. Estimated value of nine month distribution was 180,841 dollars, plus 2018,144 pounds worth about 60,080 dollars planned for April and May. Langston announces total year projection around 4,200,000 pounds valued near 240,921 dollars. Also notes county farming efforts, cattle grading drive, and broader agricultural statistics including bankruptcies and soil conservation coverage.