The 2012 Senate farm bill is being debated in Washington and politicians keep trying to push back the tough issues. If you feel strongly about supporting healthy diets, it’s an important time to let Congress know how you feel…

As senators consider supporting legislation that cuts aid to programs that support family farmers and healthy eating in schools across the land, they are perfectly willing to hand out billions of dollars in subsidies to corporate mega-farms. You know, the ones that only are interested in growing the largest of the cash crops, specifically corn and soy, which are used largely to produce sweeteners and additives and do very little to contribute to a well-balanced diet.

Fortunately, with enough public outcry our politicians are forced to consider their constituents. So if you want to let your senator and/or congress(wo)man know where you stand on corporate welfare, click here and send them a very clear message. The form is easy to fill out and only takes a few quick moments. You’ll receive no SPAM for your participation.

Decades of unsustainable eating habits is wreaking havoc on the American way of life, adding to skyrocketing rates of diabetes and heart disease while health care costs spiral out of control. It’s high time that we demand change before it’s too late. The Bay Area is blessed with access to some of the finest, local ingredients on the planet. By helping insure that the rest of the country has access to the same, we provide a better future for our children.

But enough with the serious stuff. It’s the weekend, time to grab a drink. To our health…

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