Rural food and hunger resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2008 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/food/ Associated Press article via Post-Bulletin, (MN) reports that on Wednesday 100 Republicans abandoned President Bush as the House overwhelmingly passed the latest five-year farm bill, a $290 billion measure sent to the Senate with more than enough supporters to override his promised veto. http://news.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=342741&z=16 Thu, 15 May 2008 08:56:28 CST http://news.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=342741&z=16 Watertown Daily Times, (SD) article reports that Congress is set to begin debate today on a $300 billion, five-year farm bill that expands some farm and food programs and shrinks payments to some of the wealthiest farmers but that still drew a veto threat from President Bush on Tuesday. http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20080514/NEWS02/656562582 Wed, 14 May 2008 09:28:22 CST http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20080514/NEWS02/656562582 Details how the Food Stamp and the National School Lunch Programs are vital parts of the safety net in rural America, helping a large number of children and others combat hunger and food insecurity. -- Carsey Institute http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/FS_foodinsecurity.pdf Mon, 12 May 2008 14:34:43 CST http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/FS_foodinsecurity.pdf The purpose of the publication of the agenda is to encourage public participation in the regulatory process by providing, at as early a stage as possible, summarized information about regulatory actions under consideration. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/ua080505/ua080505.txt Mon, 05 May 2008 08:55:15 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/ua080505/ua080505.txt Tennessean.com article relates that charities such as food banks and churches are struggling to make ends meet and provide needed assistance due to changes in the economy. http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080501/NEWS01/805010382/1006 Fri, 02 May 2008 10:45:39 CST http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080501/NEWS01/805010382/1006 Trust for Americas Health (TFAH) released a new reporttoday that identifies major gaps in the nations food safety system, including obsolete laws,misallocation of resources, and inconsistencies among major food safety agencies. http://healthyamericans.org/newsroom/releases/release043008.pdf Thu, 01 May 2008 10:42:17 CST http://healthyamericans.org/newsroom/releases/release043008.pdf The current industrial farm animal production system often poses unacceptable risks to public health, the environment and the welfare of the animals themselves, according to an extensive 2-year examination conducted by the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production (PCIFAP). http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=38438 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:10:44 CST http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=38438 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a final regulation barring certain cattle materials from all animal feed, including pet food. The final rule further protects animals and consumers against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, also known as "mad cow disease"). http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01823.html Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:32:14 CST http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01823.html National Public Radio article discusses how the House and Senate negotiators remain at odds over provisions in the farm bill, and the Bush administration and some legislators have vowed that the one-week extension of the current program will be the last granted. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89790962 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:52:44 CST http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89790962 Native American Times article reports that malnutrition is a growing issue for marginalized and underserved segments of the U.S. population, especially rural and reservation-based American Indians, finds a new study, commissioned by International Relief and Development. http://www.nativetimes.com/index.asp?action=displayarticle&article_id=9461 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:36:22 CST http://www.nativetimes.com/index.asp?action=displayarticle&article_id=9461 A 10-state report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed little change in the incidence of some foodborne infections after a period of decline. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=8498 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:07:36 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=8498 This program honors local food stamp offices that provide exemplary service in assisting eligible clients to obtain food stamp benefits. -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1854 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:38:38 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1854 The Presbyterian Hunger Program provides grants in the five areas: 1) Direct Food Relief; 2) Development Assistance; 3) Influencing Public Policy; 4) Life-style Integrity; and 5) Education and Interpretation. -- Presbyterian Hunger Program http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1803 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:13:58 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1803 Highlights some of the key research conducted during the programs first decade. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/MP1598/MP1598.pdf Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:30:22 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/MP1598/MP1598.pdf Presents statistics on households food security, food expenditures, and use offood and nutrition assistance programs for 2006. -- USDA Economic Research Service http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/err49/err49.pdf Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:19:14 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/err49/err49.pdf Discusses ERS efforts to improve the tools for evaluation of nutrition outcomes. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/EIB29/EIB29-8/EIB29-8.pdf Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:32:38 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/EIB29/EIB29-8/EIB29-8.pdf Presents an overview of the Food Stamp Program eligibility requirements and benefit levels. Provides detailed tabulations, including rural tabulations, of household and participant characteristics for the nation and by State from October 2005 to September 2006. -- Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/publications/pdfs/characteristics2006.pdf Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:44:06 CST http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/publications/pdfs/characteristics2006.pdf Provides the food stamp toll-free hotline number, state office food stamp phone numbers, income limits, and more. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/outreach/Translations/English/313Brochure-08.pdf Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:08:06 CST http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/outreach/Translations/English/313Brochure-08.pdf Pittsburgh PA August 26, 2008 -- Meals on Wheels Association of America http://www.mowaa.org/displayContent.asp?MemberNo=59&type=I&CurrentNo=5D5B57 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:22:42 CST http://www.mowaa.org/displayContent.asp?MemberNo=59&type=I&CurrentNo=5D5B57 Highlights important and practical contributions made by RIDGE researchers through studies that have focused on providing access to healthy foods at affordable prices, improving nutrition to build a healthy workforce, and responding to diverse needs. -- Southern Rural Development Center http://srdc.msstate.edu/publications/ridge07.pdf Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:58:14 CST http://srdc.msstate.edu/publications/ridge07.pdf Results of a study used to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the Southern regions. -- Southern Rural Development Center http://srdc.msstate.edu/focusareas/health/fa/fa_13_kolbo.pdf Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:50:22 CST http://srdc.msstate.edu/focusareas/health/fa/fa_13_kolbo.pdf Provides 2007 farm bill proposals, transcripts, news releases, fact sheets, and resources. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1UH?navid=FARM_BILL_FORUMS&navtype=SU Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:16:20 CST http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1UH?navid=FARM_BILL_FORUMS&navtype=SU Provides and overview of food insecurity, how it is measured, and the impact that food insecurity has. -- USDA Economic Research Service http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/June07/Features/Struggling.htm Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:53:19 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/June07/Features/Struggling.htm Grants program that helps ensure that low-income children receive nutritious food during critical times when they are out of school and particularly vulnerable to hunger. -- Share Our Strength http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1621 Fri, 25 May 2007 11:59:39 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1621 A hunger relief program aimed athelping profoundly poor and hungry rural American families. Family-to-Family links families with more to families with much less. http://www.family-to-family.org/ Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:33:54 CST http://www.family-to-family.org/ A program that provides milk to children in schools, child care institutions and eligible camps that do not participate in other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1547 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 11:08:16 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1547 Provides cash assistance to States to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1546 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:59:49 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1546 Funding to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1545 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:54:23 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1545 Discusses rural areas which are considered "fooddeserts", areas with limited, if any, grocery stores. -- Rural Sociological Society http://ruralsociology.org/pubs/RuralRealities/Issue4.html Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:35:43 CST http://ruralsociology.org/pubs/RuralRealities/Issue4.html Provides the most recent statistics on the foodsecurity of U.S. households, as well as on how much they spent for food and the extentto which food-insecure households participated in Federal and community food assistanceprograms. -- USDA Economic Research Service http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/ERR29/ERR29.pdf Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:55:29 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/ERR29/ERR29.pdf