Kids at School (photo by Phaedra Wilkinson, courtesy of morgueFile.com)

An important message from our friends at Organic Valley Family of Farms:

Childhood obesity and diabetes are at epidemic levels in our country. At Organic Valley, we promote the benefits of delicious, healthy eating, but realize that some children have little access to the nutritious foods that they need. You can make a difference in the lives of more than 31 million children by helping schools serve healthier food. The National School Lunch program is a big part of the solution. Ask Congress to pass a strong Child Nutrition Act.

Right now, legislators are considering changes that will enable more schools to buy food from local farmers, cook fresh meals, teach healthy eating, and plant school gardens. This is an enormous opportunity for families and for farmers. Slow Food USA's Time for Lunch campaign website makes it easy for you to email your legislators.

Helping more schools serve healthy, local food would be a major step forward towards a future where everyone can enjoy food that's good for us, good for the planet and good for the farmers who produce it.

The Senate Agriculture Committee will begin marking up the bill this Wednesday, March 24th, so your timely comments make a difference.

Please take a moment to speak out at Slow Food USA's Time for Lunch

Thanks for all you do!

The Farmers and Staff of Organic Valley

Just a few minutes of your time can make a difference in the lives of millions of children.

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