Proposed budget cuts in our nation’s capitol will obviously affect agriculture as Tyron Spearman looks at various parts of the peanut industry that would feel it.
And peanut growers are urged to contact Congress now Regarding Ag Cuts
The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation signed a letter Feb. 15 regarding concern with H.R. 1, the Continuing Resolution (CR) for FY-2011. H.R. 1 would cut $5.21 billion, or 22.4 percent, from agriculture-related programs and operating budgets during the remaining seven months of FY-2011. This is more than double the 10.3 percent cut proposed in overall non-defense discretionary spending. A letter has been prepared for you to send to your Congressman asking him/her to reconsider the balance of funding cuts for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2011. Select one letter from the links below to send to your Congressman.
It is very important that you send the letter immediately. Also, be sure to share this email with others that you have email addresses for and suggest that they send a letter to their Congressman.
Links to suggested letters:
Georgia Peanut producer letter
Non-peanut producer letter for those affiliated with the industry
Don’t delay – Email your Congressman today!