Tag: SNAP
What Appalachia needs in the next farm bill
The next farm bill is an opportunity to reshape agriculture to actually feed people and save the environment, according to ReImagine Appalachia.
Coming up: Another round of the shameless, senseless SNAP fights
Alan Guebert breaks down and shares his thoughts on politicians' plans to reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Increase in benefits not what it seems
A 25% increase in SNAP benefits sounds like an absolute windfall until you do the math. Alan Guebert explains.
Pa. wants more farmers markets to accept food stamps
The state got a grant from the USDA to give farmers markets and on-farm markets free wireless EBT processing equipment.
It takes a family to feed you like family
Alan Guebert has ideas as to how the government can better help farmers and consumers, starting with an alternative to Sonny Perdue's "Harvest Box" idea.
USDA: SNAP benefits up 40% due to COVID-19
With all SNAP-receiving households temporarily eligible to receive maximum benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, monthly SNAP benefits have increased 40%.
