Policy Updates

Website for Food Policy Council September 9th, 2008

Commissioner announces website for council on food policy.

Fresh farm produce to Davis Schools September 3rd, 2008

Measure Q provides parcel tax to support schools.

Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry — Public Hearing July 23rd, 2008

RE: To review the short- and long-term costs of hunger in America.

USDA Releases New Geographic Preference Memo July 17th, 2008

USDA Releases New Geographic Preference Memo

USDA Listening Sessions and Written Comments June 4th, 2008

2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization

Governor Paterson Applauds Congressional Passage of the Farm Bill May 16th, 2008

Farm Bill Will Assist New York Farm & Food Priorities
New York Congressional Delegation Strongly Supports Bill

Role Call on Farm Bill Votes May 15th, 2008

House Passes Farm Bill by a Veto-Proof Margin May 15th, 2008

Ignoring a veto threat from President Bush, who says he
wants to sharply limit government subsidies to farmers at a time of
near-record commodity prices and soaring global demand for grain, the
House on Wednesday approved a five-year, $307 billion farm bill with a
solid bipartisan majority.

Congress sends popular farm bill to Bush May 14th, 2008

Congress sent the White House a huge election-year farm bill Thursday that includes a boost in farm subsidies and more money for food stamps amid rising grocery prices.

Bread for the World Calls 2008 Farm Bill "Half a Loaf" May 14th, 2008

Washington, DC, May 14, 2008--Bread for the World president Rev. David Beckmann issued the following statement today concerning the 2008 Farm Bill that is expected to pass both houses of Congress this week and is also expected to be vetoed by President Bush:

"The 2008 Farm Bill represents half a loaf. Congress has increased funding for vital domestic nutrition programs but has failed to substantially reform the U.S. agricultural system.