What would a world without farms and ranches look like? You might think of processed food devoid of flavor and nutrition or sprawling development stretching for miles - stamping out a countryside dotted with cows. Maybe some of this is already happening in your town.

But what about our water, and the air we breathe? Nearly half of the U.S. is working agriculture land, and farms and ranches provide critical environmental benefits like water filtration, flood control, air quality improvements, carbon sequestration, renewable energy and wildlife habitat.

Our farms and ranches are threatened - making the scenario above not so unrealistic - but we have a once-in-a-generation chance to make a change.

The 2007 farm policy debate is heating up, but it's not just a battle to be fought on Capitol Hill. It affects the availability and cost of fresh, healthy food both in the U.S. and worldwide. It impacts how farmers manage their land and their ability to be good stewards of our air, water and wildlife. And it shapes what tools are available for communities to fight sprawl and protect local farms and ranches.

Instead of subsidizing overproduction on marginal lands, let's support America's farmers and ranchers to provide fresh and healthy food and protect our environment.

Tell Congress to focus on farm and food policies that meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, the environment, and the public!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takea...ltl=1176852363

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Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906