What You Need to Know About the Farm Bill Karen Siebert Public Policy/Advocacy Advisor
Title 1: Commodities Title 2: Conservation Title 3: Trade Title 5: Credit Title 6: Rural Development Title 7: Research, Extension, and Related Matters Title 8: Forestry Title 9: Energy Title 10: Specialty Crops & Horticulture Title 11: Crop Insurance Title 12: Miscellaneous
What’s in the Farm Bill?
Title 4: Nutrition • The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) • Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) • Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program • Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) • Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) • Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program • Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Rural Hunger • Among counties falling into the top 10% of child food insecurity rates, 64% are rural counties. • 81% of counties with persistent child poverty are rural. • The participation rate among eligible households is higher in rural areas (85.6%) than in urban ones (72.9%). • SNAP creates $1.79 in local economic activity for each $1 of benefits spent.
SNAP Facts • More than 2/3 of recipients (67%) are children, seniors and the disabled. • 14% are currently employed, but are still income eligible for SNAP. • 19% are not currently employed. Only 5% are continuously on SNAP without work. • The average length of time on SNAP is 12 months. • Average benefit is $256 per month per household.
SNAP Helps Workers • Who earn low wages • Who have unpredictable schedules. •Who often don’t have sick leave. • Who are between jobs.
Messages Message Number 1: Hunger is a bi-partisan issue. We can all agree people shouldn’t go hungry. Message Number 2: The nutrition programs are vital to the health of our communities, particularly rural ones. Message Number 3: We all need to care about the farm bill because it provides security for farmers and families and ensures a safe and consistent food supply. Message Number 4: Most people on SNAP who can work, do work. Message Number 5: SNAP is a nutrition program, not a jobs program.
Our Federal Delegation Kansas Missouri • Senators • Senators • Pat Roberts (R) • Claire McCaskill (D) • Jerry Moran (R) • Roy Blunt (R) • Representatives • Representatives • Kevin Yoder (R) • Emanuel Cleaver (D) • Lynn Jenkins (R) • Sam Graves (R) • Roger Marshall (R) • Vicky Hartzler (R) Legislative priorities are established by Feeding America, the Food Research and Action Center and other national hunger relief organizations.
Feeding America’s Call -In Number 888-398-8702
“If you think you’re too small to have an impact, try going to sleep with a mosquito.” - Anita Roddick
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