Fred Bahnson
Fred Bahnson, co-founder of Anathoth Community Garden, is a North Carolina writer and farmer working to expand the involvement of faith-based communities in food and agriculture.
Fresh Ideas BlogFrom the DigestVictory Gardens a Boon in Hard Times In hard times, Americans have always turned to gardening. Dr. Rose Hayden-Smith discusses modern lessons from the Victory Garden movements of World War I and World War II.By Rose Hayden-Smith IATP Food and Society Fellows on Facebook |
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Report Finds Farmers Markets Face Barriers In Connecting Farmers and Low-income ShoppersThursday, July 15, 2010 at 12:43 pm The Child Nutrition Policy Landscape A tight federal budget may force food assistance advocates to think differently about meeting the growing needs.By Mark N. Muller Applying for WIC and SNAP: Michigan’s Example The nuts and bolts of applying for food assistance programs in Michigan.
By Alethia Carr WIC & SNAP 101 – How Do These Programs Work? The federal government has two multi-billion dollar programs designed to alleviate hunger and poor nutrition; the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (better known as WIC); and, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). With the imminent reauthorization of the legislation for WIC, the Child Nutrition Act, now is the time to review how these programs work, and consider areas where improved coordination and possible integration are possible.By Alethia Carr Opportunities to Voice Your Opinion for Ending Childhood HungerTuesday, December 8, 2009 at 4:34 pm |
