WFP Project Presentation - Dereck Deutz
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Transcript of WFP Project Presentation - Dereck Deutz
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Improving SNAPDereck Deutz
Agricultural Industries & Marketing – International Agriculture
University of Minnesota
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USDA Budget
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Options to make SNAP more effective
• Mitigate food options for participants• Regulate high processed foods that
provide limited nutritional benefits• Soft drinks, candy, cookies, snack crackers, and
ice cream are food items and are eligible items. (USDA)
• Make applications less complicated• Incorporate farmers in food shelves
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SNAP Participants
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Prevalence of Diabetes & Obesity
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Education • SNAP participants need to eat better foods to
prevent health complications down the road. • Require participants to take cooking classes• Basic ingredients – Cooking supplies –
• Improve home econ courses in high schools & colleges.
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Community Food Shelves
• Community supported – Government affiliated• Allow farmers to bring in produce
• Provide tax breaks to participating farmers.• Much like donating to a charity
• Incorporates diversified agriculture & sustainability
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Bottom Line
- The USDA needs to revise eligible foods and initiate tax break programs that allow farmers to grow food for community food shelves, which in turn, will provide SNAP participants with the basic essentials for a healthy and sustainable life.