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Harvest of Letters
Supporting Smallholder Farmers
Why?
•Agriculture is important•Hunger alleviation•Progress in other sectors
Support for Women Farmers
Improved farming
practices
Canada’s Support• Global leader since 2009• sustainable agricultural development• Nutrition• food assistance.
• Commitment to nutrition and food assistance still strong• Support for agriculture is falling.
Increased investment in
Sustainable, Smallholder Agricultureis important
Canada’s direct
funding can improve the success of
smallholder farms
1.
2.Canada can
influence other
countries to do the same
Influencing Policies
Why?•called as Christians•privilege as Canadians•It works!
Climate change financing
Untying food aid
Two Success Stories
1.
2.
Climate Change Financing
increased funds for adaptation
Untying Food Aid
The Big DifferenceDelivery Time:
From Canada: 11-19 weeksLocal purchase: 4-6 weeks
Cost: at least $63 per ton cheaper
What can you do?
Write to your MPSend a personal letter
Canada can reduce hunger by investing
in agriculture in developing countries
Canada’s support should focus on
smallholder producers, especially
women.
Email your MPMake the letter your own. No form letters, please!
Copy the Prime Minister: [email protected] and also the Minister of Development: [email protected]
Meet with your MPGo for the biggest impact!
• Talk to friends or other community members who would be supportive–a group of two or three is great for an MP visit;• Contact us for help! 1-800-665-0377
PRAY
foodgrainsbank.ca/letters
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