I wrote my congressman!! (Try it its fun!!)

Hello,

I have never contacted my representative before but I feel compelled to do so regarding a very important piece of legislation which is coming up. I am concerned about the way the government's policies effect farming in our country. The restructuring of the 2012 farm bill has the potential to make our food, soil, economy, animals and humans much healthier. All this talk on the news about obesity as an epidemic rarely discusses the government's role in food prices, the corrupt agricultural subsidies favor corporate farmers and big companies like monsanto and make unhealthy food less expensive than vegetables, fruits, humanely treated livestock and organically grown varieties of crops. The consumer, especially the economically disadvantaged americans, are the victims in this situation. With diabetes and heart disease rates soaring I think it is time we finally made government funding and farm aid available to the farmers who are making quality products.

As my representative I hope that you will fight for my health, and the health of the population and the planet. When the 2012 farm bill is restructured please make sure you speak up and fight for the farm money to be distributed wisely to the people who need it. Organic farmers, small and medium farm owners, diverse crops, grassfed cattle, and ecologically beneficial farming practices.

It is the right thing to do.


Here are some links regarding the upcoming bill and the importance of restructuring it to protect farmers and thereby our own health:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/12/farm-bill-2012-innovative-farming_n_860069.html

http://www.slowfoodusa.org/index.php/slow_food/blog_post/2012_farm_bill_up_date

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fopinionator.blogs.nytimes.com%2F2011%2F03%2F01%2Fdont-end-agricultural-subsidies-fix-them%2F&h=YAQBKHz8EAQDqdEBJaf0unRKV3SLN2WMF6aWvKQQLFmje6g

Also read The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollen for a more thorough introduction to this vital issue

Thank you for your time
Nancy Lozupone