Leading Change: Policy
Stay tuned as we work on ways to provide you more resources on local, state and national policy affecting our local food system.
Your Voice Matters!
The NWI Food Council is collecting stories to use in advocacy efforts in support of reinstatement of funding for local food programs, farmers, and conservation efforts. We are asking that you take the time today to share with us the impacts that these programs have had on you, your farm, and your community, as well as the potential impact that will occur as a result of the cancellation of these critical programs.
Click below to share your story and share this link widely!
Resources - Take Action Today!
How can I keep track of all of the food and farm policy changes and funding freezes?
I’m a farmer or nonprofit organization and have been impacted by funding freezes, what resources are out there for me?
Share your story with Congress and the House Agriculture Committee
Apply for emergency funds if you have a frozen government contract with the Healing Soils Foundation
Farm Commons - What To Do if Your Funding is Frozen or Terminated (for farmers)
Farm Commons Webinar: Terminated and Frozen USDA Funding: Filing an Appeal to Protect Your Rights
I’m not sure who my representatives are, who should I be calling and writing?
5calls.org - Legislator look up and helpful tips for beginning advocates
usa.gov - Find and contact elected officials
Sample Prompts Can be Found Here
Where else can I learn more about farm and food policy and advocacy?
Looking for something else you don’t see here or have a resource to share?
Contact Virginia Pleasant, Co-Executive Director - virginia@nwifoodcouncil.org
