Why The Cost of Food is Rising
The government shutdown has been wreaking havoc across the United States. National parks are riddled with garbage and federal employees are working without pay. The hardest blow is going to be in the nation’s bread basket. After January, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will have to make cuts in its budget. These cuts will harm families who need food stamps to afford groceries. The issues with rising food prices require some closer examination. Listed below are a few factors affecting this situation.
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