The House farm bill is an attack on our small farmers, our working poor, sustainable agriculture, states’ rights, and the environment. John Faso needs to hear from you on how this bill is not supporting NY19 constituents.
The current Farm Bill expires September 30th; the House Agriculture Committee (including Rep John Faso) has passed the new version of the bill, which includes stringent food stamp eligibility and work requirements.
From the Wall Street Journal
“The GOP push could be tricky for the handful of Republicans on the Agriculture Committee running for re-election in competitive districts this fall, including Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska, John Faso of New York and Jeff Denham of California.”
Make sure Rep Faso hears from you on why this bill is not representing NY19 Constituents.
CALL SCRIPT Faso
Caller: Hello! My name is [name] and I’m calling from [town, zip].
After learning the details of the House Farm Bill, I am disappointed to hear the Rep Faso supported this bill in the House Agriculture Committee. This bill is not good for our small farmers, our working poor, sustainable agriculture, states’ rights, and the environment.
This bill is not good for NY19 as this bill… [ Choose one or all below. Read details here]– Tips the scale toward corporate interests, away from small and beginning farmers
– Makes it tougher for people to qualify for nutrition assistance
– Undermines sustainable agriculture and cuts farm conservation
– Cuts programs to offset organic certification costs and develop farmers markets
– Creates massive loopholes in endangered species and clean water protections for pesticides
– Exempts major development projects in national forests from environmental reviews
Please vote NO on this misguided bill – the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R.2).
Read more at: https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/draft-2018-farm-bill-good-for-big-ag-bad-for-food-systems
and: https://www.indivisible.org/resource/republicans-trying-sneak-cuts-food-assistance/
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