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The correct answer is that the farm bill debate sets the ground rules for U.S. food policy and affects everyone who eats. This is because the farm bill is a comprehensive piece of legislation that determines policies and funding for various aspects of agriculture, including crop subsidies, nutrition programs, conservation efforts, and more. The decisions made in the farm bill debate directly impact the availability, affordability, and quality of food for all Americans. It is important for everyone to be interested in this debate as it shapes the food system that affects our daily lives.

All of the above organizations help you find and choose local products. The Eat Well Guide, Local Harvest, and the California Alliance with Family Farmers all provide resources and information to connect consumers with local food options. Supporting local economies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enjoying exceptional taste are all benefits of buying local food, and these organizations can help individuals make those choices.

If all Americans eliminated just one quarter-pound serving of beef per week, the reduction in pollution that causes climate change would be equal to taking about 5 million cars off the road.

Converting cow manure into renewable energy prevents harmful methane from reaching the atmosphere. This is important because methane on dairy farms accounts for the majority of agriculture's greenhouse gas emissions. If methane digesters were installed on most California dairies, they would protect the climate as much as taking more than one million cars off the road - about 5% of the state's total.

The Natural Resources Defense Council estimated that eliminating just one quarter-pound serving of beef per week is equal to taking about 5 million cars off the road. This suggests that reducing beef consumption can have a significant positive impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as the production of beef is known to be a major contributor to climate change.

AFT is actively working to engage environmental and agricultural leaders and other stakeholders in developing effective climate change legislation. They are holding a series of listening sessions and workshops focused on harnessing agriculture’s ability to mitigate climate change by providing marketable environmental benefits through the adoption of improved farming practices.

According to the EWG Shoppers Guide there are 12 fruits and vegetables that should either be avoided or bought organic only, and 15 that are the least contaminated of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables to choose from.

The Union of Concerned Scientists asked the American Farm Bureau to meet in Washington D.C. for a climate change debate.