Seeking Balance

The report, "Seeking Balance", outlines innovations that would make real progress in building a strong agricultural economy and healthy food supply for all by:

• Increasing opportunities for new and beginning farmers,
• Expanding new agricultural markets and value-added enterprises,
• Reducing hunger and soaring rates of obesity,
• Providing incentives for more environmentally-friendly farming systems;
• Providing increased support for socially disadvantaged farmers and farmworkers.
• Promoting entrepreneurship and economic development in rural communities;
• Encouraging local food production and access to healthy food choices,
• Fostering community-based conservation solutions; and
• Helping more farmers move to organic production to meet increasing demand

Declaration: Seeking Balance in U.S. Farm and Food Policy
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If you visit Recommendations, you can read what innovations we think are essential for the Farm Bill.

Go to Endorsements to see who has signed on to endorse the "Seeking Balance" report or to become an endorsing organization. Please read our invitation to endorse the Declaration (pdf)