Get Ready for Farm Bill 2012: Every five years, Congress renews the “Farm Bill,” a comprehensive piece of legislation that includes farm and agricultural policies and that also includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The last Farm Bill was passed in 2008. It made several improvements to help the tens of millions of people in this country who are struggling against hunger and trying to stretch limited budgets to buy healthy food.
The Senate and House Agriculture Committees will hold hearings in 2011 to prepare for the 2012 Farm Bill. Anti-hunger advocates can help all Members of Congress get ready for the 2012 Farm Bill by letting them know about the extent of hunger in the US and the positive roles that federal nutrition programs play in combating both hunger and obesity.
Advocates can write to Members of Congress, visit Members in district offices, and invite Members to visit nutrition program sites, such as locations where SNAP outreach and application assistance is conducted.
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