Resources for Action

Be a strong advocate for the issues you care about. Read OEFFA's 2019 policy priorities and contact your legislator to see where they stand on matters affecting organic and sustainable farming, regional food systems, and environmental stewardship.

Watch this webinar for good background information on the many ways you can be an effective advocate.

As you advocate for organic agriculture, share this information about the importance of this growing industry with your representatives.

One of the best ways you can make a difference without leaving home is by writing a letter to the editor of your local paper. This Letter to the Editor Writing Guide will explain how you can put together a brief but impactful letter on food and agricultural issues.

If you're ready to take the next step in advocating for your issue, you can set up a meeting with one or more of your legislators. Check out our factsheet on Making Your Voice Heard: How to Meet with Your Legislator and Advocate for the Issues You Care About.

Read OEFFA's analysis of the USDA's 2017 Census of Agriculture, highlighting Ohio.

Amalie Lipstreu discusses the wins and losses for sustainable and organic agriculture, beginning farmers, conservation, and crop insurance in the 2018 Farm Bill during this webinar.

This PowerPoint describes the history and structure of the farm bill, the money that has come into Ohio to support local food systems, and how to engage.

Read this factsheet to learn about the impacts of fracking on farmland.

Read this factsheet to learn about the impacts of fracking on organic farmland.

Learn about the environmental impacts of genetic engineering.

Learn about the impacts on organic and ecological farmers of genetic engineering.

Organic farms do not use genetically engineered seed or feed, but the label goes above and beyond the absence of GE seed. Read about the other benefits of choosing organic.

Read about the various risks associated with genetic engineering.

Read about the high costs of crop insurance.

CFSA has created a short video that walks you through the steps of how to make an effective call to your legislator.

Find your Congressional Representative quickly using your address and zip code. This requires your four digit zip code extension that can be obtained through the U.S. Postal Service here.

This nonprofit champions healthy food and clean water.

Food Policy Action provides information on how members of Congress have voted on food and agricultural issues.

This nonprofit provides data, analysis, maps, and other tools to help the public understand the harms posed by hydrocarbon extraction.

This nonprofit works to foster an ethic of stewardship for farmland.

NOAP articulates a vision for the future of organic food and agriculture in the U.S.

This national alliance of organizations works to provide a voice in Washington for farmers, ranchers, environmentalists, consumers, and industry members involved in organic agriculture.

Find information about the administration of organics including the National Organic Standards Board which provides oversight and recommendations and holds two public meetings each year that provide an opportunity for public comment.

NSAC offers an online advocacy toolkit which includes information about visiting, calling, and writing your member of Congress, writing effective op-eds, and an overview of the federal legislative process.

The OEC offers an online advocacy toolkit which includes information about lobbying, writing and calling lawmakers, setting up lobby visits, writing Letters to the Editor, writing Op-Eds, and how to prepare and give testimony. They also organize a yearly Environmental Lobby Day.

The Ohio Food Policy Network is a grassroots network that represents interested people and organizations in our state who share values and a common vision for the food system in Ohio.

The Ohio General Assembly's website allows users to find their legislator and to find and track bills by bill number, sponsor, or keyword.

The Ohio Legislative Service Commission has compiled an in-depth summary the Ohio lawmaking process and information about state government.

OFRF cultivates organic research, education, and federal policies that bring more farmers and acreage into organic production.

This nonprofit supports members of the public who believe their health has been, or could be, impacted by fracking.