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Arguments Used in Public Comments to Support or Oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Minimum Stocking Requirements: A Content Analysis

This content analysis examines the arguments used to support or oppose the USDA’s proposed rule that all SNAP-authorized retailers carry more nutritious foods. A random sample of public comments posted to the U.S. Federal Register was analyzed. Three main themes were discussed throughout the comments: 1) arguments used in opposition to the rule; 2) arguments More

Keywords: Corner store, Food outlet, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Date: February 2018

Resource Type: Journal Article

Focus Areas: Food Access Food Retail Nutrition Policy & Programs

Examining Rural Store Owners’ Perceptions of USDA’s Minimum Stocking Requirements

The purpose of this project is to examine rural store owners’ perceptions about the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule that updates the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) vendor requirements and to understand the barriers and facilitators to implementation. The study will include a content analysis on the public comments on USDA’s proposed More

Keywords: Corner store, Food insecurity, Food outlet, Fruits and vegetables, Nutrition standards, Rural, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Date: June 2016

Resource Type: Commissioned Research Project Summary

Focus Areas: Food Access Food Retail