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Resource | Policy Memos Cancellation of WIC Policy Memorandum #2017-1

WIC Policy Memorandum #2017-1, New MIS Guidelines and Revised Procedures for EBT and MIS Grant Funding, dated Oct. 18, 2016, is cancelled.

03/11/2019
Resource | Policy Memos Implementation of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

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.

03/08/2019
Resource | Policy Memos Census 2020 Demonstration Project Policy Memo

The purpose of this memorandum is to advise you of Food and Nutrition Service’s decision to offer state agencies the opportunity to participate in a demonstration project to exclude earned income from temporary employment in the 2020 Census.

03/08/2019
Resource | Policy Memos SNAP Provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - Information Memorandum

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.

03/07/2019
Resource | Training and Outreach CN Label Approval - Completing FSIS Form 7234

How to complete FSIS Form 7234 when applying for CN label approval.

03/07/2019
Resource | Training and Outreach Points to Remember for Facilitating the CN Label Review Process

All manufacturers submitting CN label applications are responsible for providing complete and accurate information. AMS reserves the right to move an application into a pending status when corrections are required.

03/07/2019
Resource | Policy SNAP Section 4005 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - Informational Memorandum

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

03/06/2019
Resource | Policy Memos FNS-640: SY 2017-18 Instructions and Reporting Guidance

School programs policy memo SP 14-2019 provides SY 2017-18 reporting guidance for the FNS-640 report. The FNS-640 form became available in FPRS on March 1, 2019. State agencies may use the attached instructions and business rules/edit check to begin and/or finalize implementation of processes for reporting and any system updates for School Year 2017-2018 reporting.

03/06/2019
Resource | Policy Memos FY 2019 Reallocation of SAE Funds in Child Nutrition Programs

This memorandum and attachments provide the information needed to conduct the FY 2019 reallocation of SAE funds.

03/05/2019
Resource | Policy Memos Terms and Conditions for Funds Available for Storage and Distribution of Trade Mitigation Program Foods

Under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation, USDA is administering a Trade Mitigation Food Purchase and Distribution Program to purchase up to $1.2 billion in USDA Foods. The bulk of this food is being distributed through TEFAP, which is USDA’s primary outlet for foods purchased through market support mechanisms. 

03/05/2019
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