FNS Documents & Resources

On Dec. 20, 2018, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 was signed into law. Section 4102 of the Farm Bill changes CSFP certification requirements outlined in 7 CFR 247.16 effective immediately.

On Dec. 20, 2018, SNAP was reauthorized as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Attached is an information memorandum describing SNAP provisions and effective dates.

On Dec. 20, 2018, SNAP  was reauthorized as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334). Attached is an informational memorandum describing Section 4005 of the Act and implementation dates. Regulations reflecting revisions to SNAP made by the Act will be published as soon as possible.

On Dec. 20, 2018, SNAP was reauthorized as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This information memorandum describes the provisions of Section 4004 of the Act, which is self-executing. An information memorandum outlining the remaining SNAP provisions will follow shortly.

The attached questions and answers is a series intended to address inquiries received concerning certain retailer provisions of the Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79.

On Feb. 7, 2014, SNAP was reauthorized as part of The Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79. Attached is an implementing memorandum describing SNAP provisions.

The attached questions and answers are intended to address state agency concerns about the effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on SNAP. 

Questions and Answers for the 2008 Farm Bill

Additional questions and answers for the HIP request for application issued in March 2010.

The purpose of this proposed rule is to incorporate this procurement option in the programs' regulations and to define the term "unprocessed locally grown or locally raised agricultural products'' to ensure that both the intent of Congress in providing for such a procurement option is met and that any such definition will facilitate ease of implementation for institutions participating in the child nutrition programs.