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“A poor person’s field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.” (Proverbs 13:23)

People of faith throughout California are calling Senator Feinstein by Oct. 23 and asking for farm bill reform for poor and hungry people. Please join the effort through prayers and phone calls.

Please ask Sen. Dianne Feinstein to reform the farm bill so it:

• makes our commodity system more fair and equitable for all farmers, especially those of modest means.

• adequately funds vital needs in nutrition, rural development and conservation programs.

Call the Capitol using Bread for the World’s toll-free number.
1-800-826-3688

The farm bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation Congress is considering this year. We have a historic opportunity to reform it, in order to better serve all God’s people.

1-800-82-BREAD / www.bread.org

WHY IS THE FARM BILL IMPORTANT TO ME?

The farm bill affects everyone in our country – everyone who eats and especially those who struggle to have enough to eat. Whether it is the quality of our food and the farmers and land that grow it or the ability for hungry families to have access to fresh fruits and vegetables, this piece of legislation has significance for all Americans. It also affects farms and families in developing countries. Individually, none of us can feed the world’s 854 million hungry people. But together, and across many faith traditions, we can raise our voices for hungry people in our own communities and around the world.

WHY DOES THE FARM BILL NEED REFORM?

Approximately 14% of rural Americans live in poverty.
The farm bill could increase funding for vital rural development programs that can better serve rural America.

2/3rds of farmers in America receive no federal support.
The farm bill could make our nation’s commodity programs more equitable for all.

Almost 11.7% of California households are at risk of hunger.
The farm bill could increase funding for crucial nutrition programs, like food stamps, which help feed hungry families.