Stand up for our Farmers!

Dear [Senator/Representative] [Last Name],

I am writing to respectfully urge your support of America’s farmers in this moment of crisis through supporting language that stands up for pesticide labeling uniformity in any must-pass legislation considered by Congress. Legislative action is the only dependable path to protect American farmers and deliver the stability they need during these uncertain times.

With Americans’ budgets already stretched thin, we need to provide farmers with the necessary tools to keep yields high and food costs down. Experts have shown that crop protection products save the average family of four up to 48% on their monthly grocery bill. And without one of the most commonly used crop protection tools, food inflation could more than double—forcing American consumers to pay even more at the grocery store. This would add up to $10 billion to the cost of food for American households every year, further exacerbating the affordability crisis.

American farmers rely on the EPA’s rigorous scientific evaluations to ensure they have safe, effective tools to manage invasive weeds, maintain strong crop yields, and safeguard the long-term sustainability of their land. These farming innovations are the product of decades of continuous scientific research and are central to providing American families with a reliable supply of healthy, affordable food.

Language that establishes pesticide labeling uniformity would reaffirm EPA’s role as the scientific authority on pesticide approvals and includes language supported by more than 365 agricultural organizations from across the U.S. Without this provision, farmers may be forced to revert to outdated, costly, and less sustainable practices that would drive up grocery prices for American consumers, jeopardize farmers’ livelihoods, and put our nation’s food security at risk.

As your constituent, I urge you to stand with American farmers by supporting pesticide labeling uniformity language in any must-pass legislation considered by Congress.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
 [Full Name]
 [City, State]