Episode 5: Insecure

The Farm Bill shapes our food and farm system in the U.S., and, through the Nutrition Title, helps millions of Americans afford food. But with nutrition assistance programs like SNAP vulnerable to cuts, and rural food access weakened by decades of corporate consolidation, how well is the Farm Bill really serving eaters? In Episode Five of the Farm Bill Uprooted, hear from IATP's Erin McKee VanSlooten, Kate Hansen of the Center for Rural Affairs and Marcus Grignon of the Rural Coalition, on what's needed to rebuild community-based food systems and create a Farm Bill that's by and for the people.

 

References and Further Reading:

• Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) Farm Bill priorities
• Food Price Outlook, 2023 and 2024, (2023) USDA Economic Research Center
• A Short History of SNAP, USDA
• A Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and Benefits, (2023) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities
• Minnesota Department of Agriculture Farm to School Grant Evaluation, (2023) IATP & UMN