Several questions have recently been raised regarding types of honey may be purchased using the SFMNP benefits. The purpose of this policy memorandum is to clarify that issue.
This policy memorandum contains guidance to Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program state agencies regarding the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 that provides rebates to many low and middle-income households.
State agencies operating the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) in FY 2007 will be expected to provide final financial and program reports by Jan. 31, 2008.
This document announces the approval date of the provisions contained in the final rule published Dec. 12, 2006 and amends the final rule to include the OMB Control Number assigned to the information collection burden.
This final rule implements the provision of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 that gives the Secretary of Agriculture the authority to promulgate regulations for the operation and administration of the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, thereby making it a permanent program rather than a competitive grant.
The purpose of this Instruction is to establish and convey policy and provide guidance and direction to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service and its recipients and customers, and ensure compliance with and enforcement of the prohibition against discrimination in all FNS nutrition programs and activities, whether federally funded in whole or not.
This proposed rule implements the provision of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 that gives the Department of Agriculture the authority to promulgate regulations for the operation and administration of the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.