I received a message about a Farm Bill this morning from Ken Cook, President of the Environmental Working Group that is so important that I am going to pre-empt my regular blog to post it here.
We need to do all we can, while it’s possible to make change.
Happy Eating,
Chef Marian
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Dear Friend,
It’s time for a farm bill that protects healthy food and sustainable farming.
The Senate is scheduled to vote on the 2013 farm bill as early as next week. We need you to take action right now.
Environmental Working Group supporters like you have been fighting for a healthier, more sustainable farm bill for the last two years. More than 166,000 of you have taken action already. Because of you, we are already seeing some wins. But we’re far from done.
Provisions tying crop insurance subsidies to sustainable farming practices are included in the farm bill. Healthy food comes from healthy land, and we need you right now to tell your senators to support these provisions and other healthy farming amendments.
The Senate will start voting in just a few days. Make sure your senators hear from you today.
Because of you we have been able to change the debate in Washington. But we still have to win this vote for a healthier farm bill. Thank you for taking action today.
Sincerely,
Ken Cook , President
Environmental Working Group