DID-U-KNOW: Congresswoman Kuster – first NH rep on House Ag committee in 70 years

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The programs authorized by this (farm) bill are essential to supporting our farmers and agricultural producers, providing nutrition assistance to families in need, and protecting our environment.  But instead of providing unnecessary direct payments to big agribusiness, the Farm Bill should support programs that help our local and organic farmers, expand farm-to-school initiatives, and strengthen the safety net for growers of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other specialty crops.

Pushing to foster local/regional food focused on quality, safety & sustenance – this mom and granite stater is making good things happen. More on Annie McLane Kuster: http://1.usa.gov/1g67mgU