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From: Union of Concerned Scientists <[log in to unmask]>
Date: May 10, 2016 at 11:02:42 AM EDT
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Subject: Every American should have access to healthy, affordable food
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Dear friend,
Our food system is broken. Our government policies support crops used to produce processed foods and sugary drinks—the same foods the government’s own nutritional guidelines tell us to eat less of. And these same policies also support an outdated, unsustainable system of industrial agriculture, which damages our soil, air, water, health, and rural economies. There’s a better way, but with powerful interests defending the current business as usual, transforming our food system in a healthier direction will not be easy. That’s why we need to all work together—in our communities and across the country—to ensure every American has access to healthy, affordable food that is fair to food workers, good for the environment, and ensures that farmers can keep farming. —Katy
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Make it local: Bring the Call for a Healthy Food System to Your Mayor
The U.S. food system is out of balance—and no one knows this better than elected leaders at the local level. The nation’s cities and towns are at the frontlines of a food system that sickens millions of Americans every year and keeps many of these same people impoverished, as food workers are some of the lowest-paid wage earners in the US economy. Local leaders are innovating and finding creative ways to improve their food systems, but they shouldn’t have to work so hard to undo the damage caused by federal policies. Ask your city’s mayor or other local elected official to join the growing list of scientists, organizations, businesses, and others calling for food policy reform that leads to healthy, affordable, sustainable, food for all.
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A supporter in Hillsboro, OR, asks "Many Americans live in highly urban settings. What are the most effective things those of us who live in cities can do to improve our food supply?"
Even in cities, it’s possible to grow food. More and more researchers are studying the potential for urban farms to produce a significant amount of food and provide other community benefits. Urban planners at the University of Pennsylvania reviewed field research in six cities, including Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia, and concluded urban farming there could help strengthen food security and build a sense of community. Short of starting your own urban farm, you may be able to grow vegetables and even dwarf fruit trees in a small back yard or in containers on a porch or patio. If you live in an apartment, a sunny windowsill and a few small pots may be all you need to grow herbs. Or you can join a community garden. And even if you don't have a green thumb, city residents can still work to make our food system better right now, from investing in local farmers to helping shape food policy on a national level. READ MORE

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The Devastating Consequences of Unequal Food Access
About 30 million Americans currently suffer from diabetes, and if recent trends continue, close to one-third of the population could be diabetic by 2050. Rising rates of this diet-related disease are a problem for all Americans, though they have hit African American, Latino, and Native American communities hardest. Our latest report links proximity to healthy food retailers with lower rates of diabetes, and the effect is even more pronounced in US counties that have a greater-than-average percentage of people of color. But the solution to this health equity crisis will involve more than simply placing additional supermarkets in certain neighborhoods. Public policies must take a comprehensive approach. READ MORE
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