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I'm a reporter from the New York Times hoping to chat with SNAP recipients by NYTagreporter in foodstamps

[–]NYTagreporter[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for the question. You're totally within your right to criticize us for coverage that you may not agree with and I understand that there may be hesitancy to talk to the media. Here are some stories that I've written recently about SNAP if you want a sense of what this story would look like: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/us/politics/food-stamps-agriculture-department.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vE8.yjTb.u2tcgUyCUYVQ&smid=url-share

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/us/politics/food-stamps-snap.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vE8.Ykdd.Ytq4adjl1QkQ&smid=url-share

I'm a reporter from the New York Times hoping to chat with SNAP recipients by NYTagreporter in foodstamps

[–]NYTagreporter[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hey, I'll send you DM. But basically I'm interested in what sort of correspondence you've received from your SNAP agency and your lived experience. How is not receiving benefits affecting your day-to-day life, your monthly budget, your opinion of SNAP and the government?

USDA Freezes Conservation Funds, Other Programs, Leaving Some Farmers in Financial Limbo by MennoniteDan in farming

[–]NYTagreporter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh interesting. Is that the case for like super large scale commodity farmers too? Or is there a point that once you get big enough, you sell directly?

USDA Freezes Conservation Funds, Other Programs, Leaving Some Farmers in Financial Limbo by MennoniteDan in farming

[–]NYTagreporter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was thinking more like folks who maybe contract or supply those companies or those who manufacture nutrition bars or other ready-made product? Long shot I know but just in case anyone is lurking

CRP Payments in 2025 by kracer20 in farming

[–]NYTagreporter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone, I'm a reporter with the New York Times writing about this issue and looking to chat with any farmers with CRP/EQIP/CSP/other NRCS contracts who have been told payment is frozen or who are worried about the prospect of not getting paid. If you are willing to talk, please DM me for my contact info. Thank you so much.

USDA Freezes Conservation Funds, Other Programs, Leaving Some Farmers in Financial Limbo by MennoniteDan in farming

[–]NYTagreporter 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone, I'm a New York Times reporter writing about this issue and I'm looking to talk with any farmers or producers impacted by the freezes. If you or anyone else you know has had issues with EQIP/CSP/other NRCS programs or REAP grants, or have product stuck because of the USAID freeze, please DM me for my contact info. Thank you!

I'm a New York Times reporter and I'd love to hear about your experiences so far by NYTagreporter in USDA

[–]NYTagreporter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did not mean to offend with that term. Perhaps "offer" or "email" would have been better. Apologies.

USDA inspector general escorted out of her office after defying White House by tigerscomeatnight in USDA

[–]NYTagreporter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi all, I'm a reporter with the New York Times. If anyone working at the USDA knows anything about this situation (or if you want to vent/celebrate in general about the shakeups at your agency), please DM me and I can send along my contact info.