Get Involved
The impact of the Farm Bill is far reaching for families with low income, fruit and vegetable producers, and local economies. Explore ways to get involved leading up to the next Farm Bill.
The Impact Is A Win For All Americans
For millions of Americans, healthy food is out of reach. Fortunately, fruit and vegetable incentives are changing that. Incentive programs, like Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP formerly FINI) supported SNAP incentives and produce prescriptions projects, increase fruit and vegetable purchases and consumption among Americans with low income.They also support sales for farmers and keep dollars in local economies. The total reach of FINI/GusNIP from 2015-2021:
have FINI/GusNIP projects
In fresh produce for American families
Growing Consumption
Research shows that participants in nutrition incentive programs eat more fruits and vegetables than the average American, growing consumption over time.
Take Action
Find Your Legislator
Find the names and contact information for the people who represent you on the federal, state, and local levels.
GusNIP Farm Bill Letter of Support
Explore templates and materials to create your own grassroots campaign supporting fruit and vegetable incentives.
Thank you to the more than 630 farm, food, and health leaders who signed onto the GusNIP Farm Bill Letter of Support! See who signed the letter, including leaders from 47 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Access Resources
Resources In Your State
Find helpful national and state by state resources to share the importance of nutrition incentives in the upcoming Farm Bill.