…for nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children or WIC. WIC provides nutrition assistance for almost 6.7 million pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young…
Farmers Could Feel Effects of Government Shutdown
…seven million pregnant women, new mothers, and young children who count on WIC. Also, as we discussed, new loans would not be available for farmers. They also wouldn’t be available…
Cammack Expects Tough Battle for Farm Bill
…programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC). “You have a very lopsided farm bill every time it comes up…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…fund SNAP and WIC programs. Agricultural research is also highlighted as a priority in the budget, with $4 billion for ag research, education, and outreach. That includes $370 million to…
Proposed WIC Change Would Decrease Access to Dairy Products
A proposed change to WIC could mean less dairy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)…
USDA Extends WIC-Related Formula Flexibilities
An extension in the WIC program for baby formula. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by tung256 from Pixabay The USDA is extending a key funding flexibility…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) at $6 billion. In 2023, an average of 6.4 million low-income women, infants and children are expected to participate in the program each month….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-30-21
…USDA position, cactus pear proving to be a climate-resilient crop option, and California and Arizona opting-in to incentivize fruit and vegetables through WIC. Tune in to the show for these…
CA, AZ Opt-in to Incentivize Fruits and Veggies Through WIC
USDA’s WIC food assistance program is exponentially increasing fruit and vegetable purchases through the summer. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…age of 5, who are at nutritional risk, with healthy foods to supplement their diets as well as health care referrals and nutrition education. For more information on WIC, visit: www.fns.usda.gov/wic….
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, WIC, and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, can continue to operate at the State and local level with any funding and commodity…
Trump’s EO on Reducing Poverty Promotes Economic Independence
…Program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and the Summer Food Service Program. Together, these programs comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…Programs, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC); All of these programs will continue to serve eligible people through USDA’s partners (State agencies and other…
SNAP Recipients Affected by Northern California Wildfires Receive USDA Relief
…School Breakfast programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, WIC, and SNAP, which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….