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From: National Organic Coalition <[log in to unmask]>
Date: June 12, 2012 1:16:07 PM PDT
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: ALERT -- Call Now to SAVE ORGANIC COST SHARE
Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]>
Dear Vicki, Please ACT TODAY!National Organic Certification Cost Share is At Risk Again
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Call Your Senators to Protect
Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Senator Toomey has introduced an amendment in the Senate Farm Bill that would strike out the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Call the Senate switchboard and they'll connect you: (202) 224-3121.
Here's the Message:
"Please vote NO on the Toomey Amendment #2217 which would kill the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program."
This program is important for all organic farmers, and:
- Keeps organic production in the United States -- meeting strong US consumer demand for organic with US organic product
- Keeps a diversity of farms certifying
- Maintains organic certification as a gateway to the market, as farmers grow beyond direct sales
- Encourages new entry into certified organic
- Encourages processors to certify and grow their organic production, providing Value-Added processing infrastructure for farmers
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Contact Information:Liana Hoodes
National Organic Coalition National Organic Action Plan
3540 Route 52, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone and Fax: 845-744-2304
www.NationalOrganicCoalition.org
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