What happens when political discussions threaten vital nutrition services for our youngest citizens? As the ongoing government shutdown stretches closer to a month, the impacts on essential programs like Head Start are becoming alarmingly clear. With 800,000 children under the age of six at risk, how does this situation reflect broader issues in funding and policy priorities? This engaging discussion features insights from House Speaker Mike Johnson and Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffle

Cuts to food programs and nutrition programs don’t just impact families—they shake the foundation of rural America! When support disappears, farmers lose markets, crops go unsold, and kids lose access to the nutrition they deserve. Cuts to food-assistance funding hurt both U.S. farmers and hungry children at home and abroad. #ad #Farmers #FoodPrograms #NutritionPrograms #Agriculture #AmericansForFamilyValues | Farm Babe