Farm Bill mark up

Here is some information from Matt Newell-Ching, Western Regional Organizer from Bread for the World.

...there’s a good likelihood that a farm bill committee markup will take place next Wednesday, 10/23. Our analysts in DC are working hard to figure out the specifics of the plan and what kinds of recommendations we would like to see, and what kind of pressure we’ll need to put on Senators Salazar, Baucus, and Crapo (and other Ag Committee Members). So for now, ...feel free to keep making phone calls with message of reform, and expect to hear soon about what specific proposals we may be calling about. The 800 number is still active: 800-826-3688.

SO- Ask Senators Salazar and Nelson to reform the farm bill in the committee to:

• provide a safety net for all farmers-not just those who grow program crops,
• adequately fund vital needs in nutrition programs, rural development and conservation.

Look for more information at the upcoming Presbytery meeting!

CROP Walk successes!

The front range and Nebraska have completed several CROP walks in recent weeks. My son Alex and I were able to attend the BOULDER crop walk with some folks from Longmont Central Presbyterian Church. The walk raised over $43,000 with only 270 walkers this year. Would love to hear how the other walks did- please leave me a comment so we can all find out! I hope you were amazingly successful!