Restore SNAP & Invest in Local Farms
FEED Kearsarge is a local coalition working to increase farm, food and nutrition security for the Kearsarge Region:.
Our food system is at a critical turning point. Right now, Congress is shaping the next Farm Bill, a massive piece of federal legislation that dictates everything from what ends up on our dinner tables to how land is farmed, how rural communities develop, and whether our neighbors facing hard times can afford groceries. Watch a deep-dive video into the Farm Bill history, priorities, and process for passing.
Last year’s reconciliation bill HR1 fast-tracked, among other things, cuts to critical nutrition programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) while directing the majority of funding to massive agribusinesses that control the food market. The Farm Bill is the opportunity to change course and reverse these funding choices. Unfortunately, the present proposals fall short of protecting our community, as it fails to reverse SNAP cuts or provide meaningful support for local agriculture.
This bill could do so much more to fund a systemic shift toward local, diversified organic food systems and nutrition security for all. But to make that happen, our representatives need to hear from us today.
Members of the FEED Kearsarge Coalition are advocating for an equitable, forward-looking Farm Bill that supports farm, food and nutrition security in our community. Specifically:
Protect nutrition safety nets: delaying if not completely reversing cuts to SNAP
Support local, organic agriculture: Land access for new farmers, robust climate resilience programs, and funding for small, diversified, and organic farms
Now is the time to make your voice heard! These organizations help you send clear, prewritten messages to your representatives:
NH Hunger Solutions: Sign up for policy updates and support state and federal nutrition programs: nhhungersolutions.org/policy-and-advocacy
Food Research & Action Center (FRAC): Use FRAC's action portal to send a pre-written or customized email directly to your Senators: frac.org/action or EveryAction Direct Form
National Young Farmers Coalition: Send pre-written letters prioritizing farmland access and young farmer support: youngfarmers.quorum.us/young-farmers-action-center
NOFA-NH: Join the movement supporting organic farming practices and local food action alerts: nofanh.org/policy-advocacy
Together we can support a systemic shift toward local, diversified organic food systems and nutrition security for all.
In service,
The FEED Kearsarge Coalition
Kearsarge Food Hub
Kearsarge Neighborhood Partners
Kawasiwajo Community Land Trust
Sunset Hill Educational Institute
The Andover Community Hub
Warner Connects
St. Andrews Church
Hudkins Law
Counseling Associates
Food for Thought NH Inc.
NH Hunger Solutions
Warner Food Pantry
Our Lady of Fatima
Immaculate Conception
Singing Pond Farm
First Congregational Church of Wilmot
Main Street Warner
Twin Rivers Food Pantry