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: stephen.harper@parl.gc.ca and also the Minister of Development: christian.paradis@parl.gc.ca

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

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