Michael1942's Blog

This was sent to me by a friend d and I am posting it now as a political statement. Our Congress has failed us time and time again and this current legislation shows how little we can trust them to do whats right!. I was talking to a Bureau of Reclamation researcher today, and he said that 80% of the water used for agribusiness in the Colorado Basin was used for “forage”–that is, for stuff fed to livestock, mostly beef. EIGHTY PERCENT!!!  Can you believe it?  It’s probably similar in your area too.   We are looking at water shortages throughout the USA and there needs to be a change in the way we eat and the way we grow things.  Unless some support is given to smaller-scale farming, with a focus on local and organic produce, the price of such items will always be high and not accessible to everyone.  I’ve attached below the “chain letter” aspect of the email. Thanks, Jim
################################################### Subject: Stop the Big Ag giveaway in the Farm Bill Dear Friend,
Every five years, the federal farm bill sets our nation’s food policies — it’s the single biggest factor in determining what ends up on your plate.
But right now Congress is only providing minimal support for healthy, local and organic foods while expanding wasteful subsidies and giveaways that support the wealthiest agribusinesses — at the expense of family farmers.
Next week, the Senate Agriculture Committee will start writing its version of the 2012 Farm Bill. It’s incredibly important that Congress get this right.
I just signed a petition urging congress to stop the giveaway to Big Ag and support food and farm policies that protect our environment and expand access to healthy food. You can learn more and add your name here:
http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/farm_bill_ewg/?r_by=-5666877-tf5gjIx&rc=paste1