Special Edition:
AFT's Agenda 2007 Hits the Hill Think farm policy will never change? Think again. Today on Capitol Hill, the Farm, Nutrition, and Community Investment Act was introduced by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Rep. Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD). This bipartisan approach to farm and food policy promises to strengthen U.S. agriculture and ensure fresh, healthy food supplies while better protecting our environment. The Farm, Nutrition, and Community Investment Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that meets the needs of farmers, ranchers, consumers and the environment. It is supported by AFT and state departments of agriculture, along with a broad array of stakeholders and legislators. The bill aligns farm policy with national priorities—improving access to healthy and local food, protecting our air, water, land and wildlife, increasing production of renewable energy, supporting farmers and ranchers across all regions, and reducing hunger. How does this bill compare with other legislation that has been introduced? The Farm, Nutrition, and Community Investment Act contains provisions similar to those found in other recently introduced farm policy "marker bills," such as H.R. 1551 (the Healthy Farms, Foods, and Fuels Act of 2007), and H.R. 1600 (the EAT Healthy America Act). However, the Farm, Nutrition, and Community Investment Act is the only bill with a comprehensive package that includes nutrition, healthy diets, conservation, dairy, and new markets, including renewable energy and local food systems. It also includes reforms specifically focused on farm and ranch land protection. Learn More AFT’s newly updated Farm and Food Policy Campaign Web site includes all the links you need to learn more and stay informed. From legislation on Capitol Hill to your local community, help AFT make a new direction in farm and food policy happen. >>To read more about what American Farmland Trust has to say, read our press release.  |
Support AFT
No comments:
Post a Comment