Farm Bill Could Make Benefits Disappear in a SNAP

The partisan divide on Capitol Hill is nothing new, but Democrats and Republicans have historically come together every five years to re-up the bipartisan Farm Bill. This huge piece of legislation funds farm subsidies, urban agriculture, farmers’ insurance and other programs that are critical to the stability of farms across the U.S., including the smaller local farms around Athens. It also provides funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. A conservative House version of the Farm Bill proposed expanding work requirements for SNAP recipients. The new rule would have required able-bodied…