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ADVOCACY
Covering issues from price and
income support for farmers, to
forestry and conservation efforts and
nutrition programs, the Farm Bill has
a much larger impact on park and
recreation agencies than many realize.
Why the Farm Bill Impacts
More Than Just Farms
Local parks implement federal nutrition programs
By Elyse Gentile and Stavroula Kostas
" Food is a right to the people.... When folks are
constantly focused on where their next meal
will come from, they are unable to thrive. "
- Katie Matthews, Be Mighty community wellness specialist
Health and wellness is a primary
consideration of our work at NRPA.
This is why we have advocated for the
reauthorization of the Farm Bill, a
key health and wellness player in the
United States, to ensure its nutrition
programs are adequately and robustly
funded. As critical advocates for local
community health, our members and
their constituents rely on federal support
to lead active, healthy lives.
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What Is the Farm Bill?
The Farm Bill was first enacted in
the 1930s to keep food prices fair
for farmers and consumers, ensure
adequate food supply, and protect
and sustain the country's natural resources.
Every five years, Congress
must reauthorize the bill to maintain
these critical programs and
decide whether to increase the bill's
budget. In the past, Congress has
maintained the same budget, which
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because of inflation, has resulted in
budget cuts for its critical programs.
Covering issues from price and income
support for farmers, to forestry
and conservation efforts and nutrition
programs, the Farm Bill has a
much larger impact on park and recreation
agencies than many realize.
Supporting Parks' Health
and Wellness Initiatives
In 2021, 53 million people relying
on food programs sought and/or
received nutrition services at their
local park and recreation agencies.
The United States' hunger crisis
particularly affects children in lowincome
households who rely on subsidized
school meals to help meet
their nutritional needs. Outside of
schools, park and recreation agencies
are the second largest provider
of meals to children. As Community
Wellness Hubs supporting equitable
food access, these agencies
see firsthand how food insecurity
impacts people of all ages. The first

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