This spring, Congress will re-authorize the 2008 Farm Bill, and your action over the next few weeks will be critical to help influence the legislation. The farm bill is our best opportunity to enact federal legislation that will help farmers and ranchers provide healthy, local foods and protect our air, water, land and wildlife.  It also gives communities the tools they need to combat sprawl and keep agricultural land viable. your activist profile Already have a site user account? Log-in to see a customized list of alerts available to you. get heard Not already a member of AFT's online Action Network? Get heard and sign up now to receive personalized updates on what interestes you and calls to action on critical legislation.

NO URGENT ACTION TODAY But we'll need your support soon for an override of a Presidential veto of the Farm Bill. Please check back!

protect farms and Ranches from sprawl Every minute of every day, we lose two acres of farmland to development. Sprawl threatens our farm and ranch land, especially on the urban-edge where 86 percent of America's fruits and vegetables are grown.  Help improve our environment Tell Congress to increase funding for conservation programs to protect our air, water, land and wildlife.