Spring for Change: Tell Congress to Prioritize Sustainable Agriculture
We’re getting giddy waiting for spring here on our Wisconsin farm. From digging in the garden to savoring that first pea tendril, this time of year jump-starts a fresh breeze of energy and optimism for us passionate about healthy food.
Remember to take some of that vernal enthusiasm and voice your opinion to your elected officials in Washington D.C. to keep sustainable farming a top funding priority.
“Individual phone calls and letters to your representatives take just minutes of your time, but they collectively add up to a very strong influence on Congressional priorities,” explains Aimee Witteman, Executive Director of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC). “The voice of people passionate about good food needs to be heard in Washington D.C., particularly this spring when key funding issues will be decided.”
Over the next two months, members of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee will be finalizing the list of programs they will champion for fiscal year 2010. “Congress needs to hear why sustainable agriculture programs that support innovation and economic prosperity are so important and must be adequately funded, especially during our current tough economic situation,” adds Witteman.
Here’s what you need to do to cook up some change . . .
