{"id":26860,"date":"2013-09-11T13:23:29","date_gmt":"2013-09-11T17:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/?p=26860"},"modified":"2013-09-11T13:23:29","modified_gmt":"2013-09-11T17:23:29","slug":"how-many-years-does-it-take-to-write-a-farm-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/how-many-years-does-it-take-to-write-a-farm-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"How many years does it take to write a farm bill?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Supporter,<\/p>\n

It should be a no-brainer:\u00a0 when Congress takes on our nation\u2019s food and farm policy, they should invest in a sustainable future and support beginning farmers, on-farm conservation, and job creation through local food and farms, right?<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, politics is trumping the best interests of both farmers and people like us.<\/p>\n

For two years (that\u2019s right, TWO YEARS!) <\/b>we\u2019ve been calling on Congress to pass a full and fair five-year farm bill.\u00a0 We\u2019ve seen two failed attempts, followed by a terrible last-minute extension of the old farm bill at the end of 2012 \u2013 one that failed to reform outdated farm subsidies and literally stripped all funding from nearly a dozen critical programs that help farmers and communities.\u00a0 These programs create jobs, invest in our next generation of farmers, and help farmers and communities build a more sustainable future \u2013 but they are currently stranded without funding. <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"\"Call or write today!\u00a0 <\/b>You can use Govtrack.us to look up your legislators using your ZIP code: http:\/\/www.govtrack.us\/congress\/members<\/a><\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for suggestions on what to say.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/b>This is inexcusable – Congress needs to act now.<\/p>\n

Tell your legislators:\u00a0 <\/b>\u201cTwo years is too long without a farm bill.\u00a0 We need a full and fair five-year farm bill that reforms outdated farm subsidies, protects our natural resources, and invests in a healthier future for all of us – and we need it now!\u201d <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

What\u2019s at stake if Congress doesn\u2019t pass a bill?\u00a0 We\u2019ll lose out on programs that help train future farmers and invest in the next generation of growers.\u00a0 We\u2019ll say goodbye to funding for programs that improve healthy food access by linking more consumers to local farmers\u2019 markets and CSAs.\u00a0 We\u2019ll miss out on programs that create economic opportunities for rural communities and increase market opportunities for farmers.\u00a0 And, to add insult to injury, outdated subsidies will remain intact.\u00a0 In short, we\u2019ll lose out on this chance to build a better future for our nation\u2019s food and farms.<\/b><\/p>\n

Congress needs to hear from YOU \u2013 their constituents \u2013 today.\u00a0Let your legislators know our nation\u2019s farmers and eaters can\u2019t go another year without a farm bill \u2013 we need a full and fair five-year farm bill, NOW!<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Thanks for all you do,<\/p>\n

Sarah and Shavaun, NSAC\u2019s Grassroots Team<\/p>\n

P.S. When you call, tell us how it went!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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