In February, 2013, FNS published final regulations revising the definition of trafficking. It subsequently came to our attention that some states were not clear that upon its effective date, federal law takes precedence and states were expected to implement the new federal trafficking definition.
FNS is issuing a final rule to amend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program regulations to allow state agencies to deny a request for a replacement card until contact is made by the household with the state agency, if the requests for replacement cards are determined to be excessive.
A list of funding sources provided by USDA, as well as other federal agencies, that have supported and continue to support farm to school initiatives in local communities.
In addition to USDA’s funding sources provided above, other federal agencies may have funding opportunities that support Farm to School activities.
USDA funding opportunities for farmers, school and communities in a variety of agricultural areas.