WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW
1. Learn the facts
Learn the facts about the current dietary fiber crisis and why YOUR REPRESENTATIVES need to do all they can to prioritize fiber-rich foods in the coming farm bill.
Watch the December Webinar we presented to Congress and the USDA right here:
2. Take action.
Write a Letter to the Editor -or- Contact Your Reps
stay tuned as we add more actions
3. Join the movement.
Learn about AFA initiatives that are influencing DC lawmakers right now like …
AFA Announces Funding for UW-Madison Project
AFA recently announced grant funding to the University of Wisconsin – Madison to develop the ‘Compass Fruit & Nut Evaluation Tool’ to help farmers evaluate the suitability of various fiber-rich crops.
AFA draft ‘FARMS’ Legislation
AFA proposes draft ‘FARMS’ legislation which will create a USDA pilot program to help farmers transition into producing fiber-rich food crops.
Ready to continue the conversation? Please contact us.
AFA’s Farm Bill Recommendations
Letter to the Honorable Tom Vilsack
Panelists
in order of appearance
Addison Stark, PhD
Addison Stark directs Clark Street’s Energy and Environment program. Mr. Stark is moderating this meeting.
Kristy Anderson
Senior Government Relations Advisor at American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD MSCI
Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) from Northwestern University | Certificate in nutrition from Cornell University | Board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology | Expert in digestive diseases and the gut
Tracye McQuirter, MPH
Founder and CEO of 10 Million Black Vegan Women | Adjunct professor at the University of the District of Columbia Center for Nutrition, Diet and Health
Miyoko Schinner
Founder and CEO of Miyoko’s Creamery
Miyoko’s award-winning plant-based cheeses are found in thousands of stores across the USA
Paul Jereczek
Agriculture Producer | Dodge, Wisconsin
Multi-generational dairy farmer, interested in diversifying his farm to hazelnut production.
