The following is a note from Georgia Organics. I encourage you all to be active in your eating by staying abreast of the politics that affect agriculture, thereby affecting the stuff that lands on your plate. Especially during this turbulent political climate where change is in the air, yet the machinations of the Old Guard are still running like a well oiled machine.
Funding at Risk for Georgia’s Sustainable Ag Research
March 10, 2008
In response to the fiscal year ‘09 budget, the Agricultural Research Service has proposed the closing of the J. Phil Campbell, Sr. Natural Resource Conservation Center located in Watkinsville, Georgia.
Scientists at the Campbell Center conduct critical research on management strategies for profitable and sustainable animal and crop production. Their work on cropping and grazing systems, water quality, and organic matter and nutrient management has been crucial to the success of sustainable producers in our region.
Letters from farmers and farm organizations are needed immediately urging the Senators and Representatives from Georgia to block the proposed elimination of this important program. In addition to the Center’s current funding level, representatives should be encouraged to increase funding for research on the organic and sustainable production practices needed to address the needs of the growing organic and sustainable community in Georgia.
Please respond by sending a letter to your representative and senators today, particularly those that serve on the House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees (Representative Jack Kinsgton and Senator Saxby Chambliss).
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Address your letter to:
The Honorable Johnny Isakson, Senator ( Georgia)
United States Senate
120 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Tel: (202) 224-3643
Fax: (202) 228-0724
The Honorable Saxby Chambliss, Senator ( Georgia)
United States Senate
416 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Main: 202-224-3521
Fax: 202-224-0103
The Honorable Jack Kingston (Representing 1st District)
Ranking Minority Member, House Subcommittee on Appropriations - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
United States House of Representatives
2268 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington , DC 20510
Main: 202-2254-5831
Fax: 202-225-2269
The Honorable Sanford D. Bishop, (Representing 2 nd District)
United States House of Representatives
2429 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington DC 20515-1002
Phone- (202) 225-3631
Fax- (202) 225-2203
The Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland (Representing 3rd District)
United States House of Representatives
1213 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5901
Fax: 202-225-2515
The Honorable Henry C. Johnson, (Representing 4th District)
United States House of Representatives
1133 Longworth House Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-1605
Fax: (202) 226-0691
The Honorable John Lewis, (Representing 5th District)
United States House of Representatives
343 Cannon House Office Building
Washington , D.C. 20515
(202) 225-3801 Phone
(202) 225-0351 Fax
The Honorable Tom Price, (Representing 6th District)
United States House of Representatives
424 Cannon House Office Building
Phone: 202-225-4501
Fax: 202-225-4656
The Honorable John Linder, (Representing 7th District)
United States House of Representatives
1026 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1007
Main: 202-225-4272
Fax: 202-225-4696
The Honorable Jim Marshall, (Representing 8th District)
United States House of Representatives
504 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202/225-6531
Fax: 202/225-3013
The Honorable Nathan Deal, (Representing 9th District)
United States House of Representatives
2133 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1009
Phone: (202) 225-5211
Fax: (202) 225-8272
The Honorable Paul C. Broun, (Representing 10th District)
United States House of Representatives
2104 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4101
Fax: (202) 226-0776
The Honorable Phil Gingrey, ( Representing 11th District)
United States House of Representatives
119 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-2931 (phone)
202-225-2944 (fax)
The Honorable John Barrow, (Representing 12th District)
United States House of Representatives
213 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2823
Fax: (202) 226-3377
The Honorable David Scott, (Representing 13th District)
United States House of Representatives
417 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
ph: (202) 225-2939
fax: (202) 225-4628
Toll free: 1-877-762-8762
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Georgia Organics is a member-supported, nonprofit organization working to integrate healthy, sustainable, and locally grown food into the lives of all Georgians. For more info, and to donate or become a member, visit georgiaorganics.org.
Georgia Organics, Inc., P.O. Box 8924, Atlanta, GA 31106, 678.702.0400
