Agricultural programs & laws

Agricultural programs & laws

Of or pertaining to laws, political programs or schemes related to agriculture.

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marketing assessments

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Producers and first purchasers of some supported commodities are required to pay an assessment as a contribution toward achieving budget deficit reduction targets. Under the FAIR Act of 1996, ...

ocean freight differential

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The difference between the cost of P.L. 480 shipments that are required to be carried on U.S. flag vessels compared to the cost that would have been incurred had they been carried on lower cost ...

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The U.S. Department of Labor agency responsible for administering the Occupational Safety and Health Act (P.L. 91-596). According to OSHA, farming is the nation’s most hazardous occupation. ...

Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE)

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

This program, authorized under Title III of the Older Americans Act, provides (1) basic grants to operate nutrition programs for the elderly, such as "meals-on-wheels" and congregate dining programs, ...

Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1991 (NLEA

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

P.L. 101-535 (November 8, 1990) mandated for the first time that most foods regulated by the Food and Drug Administration must be sold with nutrition labeling. The Act changed the list of nutrients ...

nutrition guidelines

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Federal guidelines established for meals served in child nutrition meal service programs governing the types of foods and nutrient content required in order to be eligible for reimbursement.

Nutrition Education and Training (NET) Program

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Authorizes grants to states for a nutrition education program targeting school children, teachers, parents, and food service workers. The program is authorized under the Child Nutrition Act through ...