Local Farms Food & Jobs Act

The Food Bill, oops, Farm Bill Needs YOU!

2013-05-31T22:19:59+00:00

If only we called this the Food Bill, everyone would be paying attention. This only comes up for review every 5 years folks -- so if you care about local food, organic food, GMOs, environmental conservation and how to help our veterans become the next generation of farmers and ranchers, get your phone finger poised to call your Congressional reps. Feel like you don't want to say? Here's the short list from our friends at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (and others), so you can quote chapter and verse: Ask them to co-sponsor the: Beginning Farmer & Rancher Opportunity Act (S.837, [...]

Call your Rep: Support Local Farms, Food & Jobs Act

webdev2013-04-12T18:48:56+00:00

Our friends at the Union of Concerned Scientists sent the following: The Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act—a proposal to improve the federal Farm Bill—will encourage greater production of sustainably produced fruits, vegetables, meats, and other healthy foods; make these foods more accessible for all individuals; and stimulate local economies. The bill will also expand access to healthy food for all consumers by improving the ability for families and seniors to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits at farmers markets and other outlets for local, healthy foods. Our analysis shows that these programs can create jobs and encourage healthier eating. Tell your members of [...]