February 7, 2007

  • update:

    JOHANNS UNVEILS 2007 FARM BILL PROPOSALS

    http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2007/01/0020.xml

    specifically :

  • Simplify, modernize, and rename the Food Stamp Program to improve access for the working poor, better meet the needs of recipients and States, and strengthen program integrity

    • The proposals are available at www.usda.gov/farmbill. Also posted on USDA's website are the Farm Bill Forum transcripts, farm bill comments submitted by the public, theme papers summarizing the comments and USDA analysis papers.