[Community_garden] Final Senate Countdown News

[Betsy Johnson]

It is still not too late to call your Senator and voice support for the
Community Food Projects Grant Program.

 

Betsy Johnson 

 


 
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Senators Need to Hear from You!
Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Debate Scheduled for October 24

 
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pic1.jpg> Yesterday was a big day for the Senate Agriculture Committee with
the announcement that members of the Agriculture Committee had come to a
compromise agreement regarding the Farm Bill. The big picture has been
settled, but the details are still fluid.

 

The Farm Bill Update this week will be sent later on Friday, and will
include as much detail as we have on the deal that has been struck. Right
now, however, is a critical time for you to act. Community Food Projects is
in a vulnerable position because the program is quite small, and your
Senators need to hear from you that CFP is a priority.

 

Please call your Senator RIGHT NOW and tell him or her that Community Food
Projects needs MANDATORY funding as close to $30 million as possible. For
maximum impact when you call, ask for the person who covers agriculture and
nutrition issues. 

 
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Many of you have already called, and we appreciate your support so much! We
would not be where we are today without you. Please forward this action
alert to friends and family using the "Forward to a Friend" button below,
and consider calling your Senate offices again to reiterate your support.

 

Thank you once again for your perseverance and willingness to act. We will
let you know as we have more information.

 

Keep up the good fight,

 

Thomas, Steph, Kacie, and Sarah

CFSC Policy Staff

 

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Community Food Security Coalition
110 Maryland Ave. NE Suite 307
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202.543.8602
Email: Steph at foodsecurity.org
www.FoodSecurity.org

 


 

Senate Contact Information

 

Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121

 

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