Don't Let Congress Sell Out Poor Farmers

by Tim Fullerton

Why would Congress want to help wealthy special interests at the expense of poor farmers? It sounds crazy, doesn't it? Unfortunately, that is exactly what will happen if the Farm Bill passes the House of Representatives in its current form. This bill takes our food and farm policy from bad to worse, doing virtually nothing to help struggling farmers here and hurting farmers abroad. Billions of taxpayer dollars will continue to go to industrial-sized farms while our small farmers receive next to nothing. The Farm Bill will govern our food and farm policy for the next five years, and the House has scheduled a vote for Thursday. Luckily, there is still time to make a difference, but we need your help today to make that happen.

Please call Representative Weldon and ask him/her to support the Fairness Amendment to the Farm Bill offered by Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ). This bipartisan amendment will reduce trade-distorting subsidies and shift funds to programs that feed hungry families, protect the environment, and help poor and minority farmers.

It's fast and simple, and it can make a big difference. Please follow these simple instructions.

1. Call 1-800-977-1912 and listen to the prerecorded number.
2. An automated message will tell you what to say.
3. You will be connected to your representative's office.

You can be sure the special interest groups will be trying to defeat this amendment, so it is critical that you call today. Representatives listen to their constituents and want to hear from you!

judythpiazza@newsblaze.com