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Tag: SNAP

Posted inGovernment, National, Uncategorized

Here’s what you need to know about the Farm Bill

by Brittney J. Miller, The Gazette January 12, 2023January 23, 2023

The Farm Bill was first passed in 1933. While the bill still serves to support farmers, it has also evolved to fund food assistance programs and conservation efforts. It’s up for negotiation in 2023.

Posted inCoronavirus, Government

The pandemic disrupted Americans’ access to food. Minorities suffered the most.

by Amanda Perez Pintado, Investigate Midwest/Report for America, and Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest October 14, 2021January 19, 2023
Posted inHealth

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates Illinois’ ‘quiet curse’ of food insecurity

by Da Yeon Eom, Investigate Midwest August 23, 2021January 20, 2023
Posted in#agalerts

#AgAlerts: Costco chickens; disappearing fish; #metoo in meatpacking

by Cynthia Voelkl/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting October 22, 2019October 22, 2019
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Supreme Court needs to rule in favor of SNAP data transparency

by Dave Dickey / Big Ag Watch January 30, 2019January 23, 2023
Posted inUncategorized

Opinion: Has White House farm policy soured producers?

by Dave Dickey / Big Ag Watch October 30, 2018January 23, 2023
Posted inIowaWatch, Randy Evans

Do We Really Think People Choose To Be Poor?

by Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts April 18, 2018January 23, 2023
Posted inGovernment

New report by House Republicans could preview changes to federal food stamp program

by Johnathan Hettinger, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting December 7, 2016January 23, 2023
Posted inAgribusiness, Climate Change and Agribusiness

U.S. Ag secretary talks food insecurity challenges

by September 14, 2015January 23, 2023
Posted inGovernment

Government looks to counter SNAP recipient fraud

by Robert Holly September 3, 2014January 23, 2023

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