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BROOKE ROLLINS, DR. BEN CARSON: We are putting real food back on school lunch trays

USDA's Farm to School Grant Program awarded nearly $20M to connect farmers and ranchers with school nutrition programs

By Brooke Leslie Rollins , Ben Carson, M.D. Fox News

Published August 10, 2026 9:00am EDT

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America has long been known as a land of opportunity. It’s a place where every child, no matter where they were born or the circumstances they face, has the chance to chase their God-given potential. Whether you grew up on a farm in rural Texas or in the inner city of Detroit, America is a place that has always shown that with hard work, determination and the freedom to dream, there is no limit to what a person can achieve.

But along the way, there are certain habits that fuel our endurance or restrain it. And a big contributor to how effectively we can chase those dreams is our health.

In recent years, it’s no secret that America has been battling a chronic health crisis. The Centers for Disease Control reports that more than 75% of adults in the U.S. have at least one chronic health condition. And a recent study indicates poor health trends among children have worsened significantly over the past 20 years. The data shows that poor nutrition is........

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