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Where Are We Now? An Update on the 2018 Farm Bill

If you eat, pay taxes, or care about the legislation that influences where your food comes from, then this blog post is for you! Let me help you stay up to date on one of the most important pieces of food related legislation: The Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is responsible for decades of debate among farmers, conservationists, and anti-hunger advocates. In fact, the roots of the Farm Bill reach all the way back to one of America’s darkest times, the Great Depression. Today, the Farm Bill covers a variety of programs ranging from crop insurance for farmers to healthy food access for low-income families, from beginning farmer training to support for sustainable farming practices, the farm bill sets the stage for our food and farm systems. If the Farm Bill was to fall apart, we risk millions going hungry, farmers going bankrupt, and air and water quality would suffer. My goal is to help you better understand the history of the Farm Bill and to bring you the latest information on the October 2019 Farm Bill committee hearing.

Food Policy, AgricultureStephanie HodgesJanuary 6, 2020USDA, farm bill, us senate, senate agriculture committeeComment

Farm Series Spotlight: Lazy Acres Angus Farm

As a public health dietitian, one of my career and business goals is to engage with consumers on where their food comes from. I have witnessed the look on a child’s face when they realize food grows outside (mostly), or when they take their first bite of a new fruit and vegetable. I laughed, and cringed a little, when my mom told me the story of an elementary school child calling her avocado a black egg. To enlighten consumers of all ages, I am thrilled to share a few of my experiences on farms and where my food comes from. First, is a farm that I have visited many times, but have never taken the opportunity to explore its history or operations. It was a fantastic experience and I’m so excited to share it with you.

AgricultureStephanie HodgesOctober 11, 2019farms, farmers, agriculture, local agriculture, local foodsComment

Celebrating National Farm to School Month

October brings so much fall joy- cooler temperatures, pumpkin flavored everything, beautiful foliage, and my absolute favorite- National Farm to School Month! Farm to School Month was designated in 2010 by Congress and occurs in October which is the perfect month to highlight local and seasonal foods. In addition to Farm to School Month, many states have passed resolutions creating a Farm to School week for the state as well! Of all the school nutrition focused months or weeks, Farm to School is my favorite because it brings together local producers and connects them with schools to provide local, nutritious foods to students. To truly celebrate Farm to School month I am rounding up five of my favorite Farm to School activities here on the blog!