Flying under the radar on Capitol Hill: the House Ag Committee is considering the #FarmBill – a massive piece of legislation that dictates everything from the price of a gallon of milk to the availability of healthy food for those in need.
The House GOP #FarmBill is a disgrace:
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Farmers markets are a great way to meet local farmers, learn more about where your food is coming from & of course, get healthy foods. GOP
#FarmBill: cuts programs that help promote farmers markets and local food.Show this thread -
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#FoodAndFarmAct: invests in farmers markets and other local food programs, and helps beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers get priority.#FixTheFarmBillShow this thread -
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#FarmBill: slashes nutrition assistance for those who need it most.Show this thread -
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#FoodAndFarmAct: expands access to healthy food and brings rural and urban communities together.#FixTheFarmBillShow this thread -
People want good food that is healthy, local, and sustainable. Congress has an opportunity to catch up and help those who need it most. House GOP
#FarmBill misses the mark by far, giving more to those who need it the least and making it harder for those in need to get help.Show this thread -
We need to
#FixTheFarmBill. More on my#FoodAndFarmAct here:https://civileats.com/2017/11/16/a-radical-farm-bill-is-born/ …Show this thread
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