I received this e-mail today, I am a concerned mother who is on the WIC program in WA state and have been getting organic milk and other products on the program. Now the state wants to cut organics. Please e-mail the Wa dept of health, asap. e-mail comments here wic@doh.wa.gov. Thanks
Dear Washington Farm Friend,
Citing costs, the WIC program in Washington State is proposing to cut organic milk and organic baby cereal from the WIC food package and include the restrictive qualifier "non-organic" for several foods. This qualifier will restrict WIC recipients from obtaining organic versions of these approved food types for clients the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
It's true that organic milk costs more to produce and buy. However, it has been demonstrated in repeated studies that children who consume organic foods have lower levels of pesticides in their bodies than those who consume equivalent conventionally produced items. Further, it has been shown that organic milk does have nutritional benefits over conventional. And supporting local organic farmers can have benefits for both Washington's economy and its environmental health. Price tags alone do not determine the ultimate value of the organic option for WIC clients and for Washington overall.
We feel that all mothers should have the opportunity to make choices about which foods are the best choice for themselves and their children, be they organic or otherwise. If you agree, we encourage you to send a comment to Washington State Department of Health (WSDoH).
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PLEASE RESPOND (if you can) BY MONDAY, October 20!
WSDoH is expected to finalize decisions about the 2009 food package this coming Tuesday, October 21. The comment period is short, so your input makes a difference, now more than ever!
1) Send a quick comment to WSDoH at wic@doh.wa.gov. Don't have much time? Then make it simple - the important thing is that they hear that you care!
2) Tell your friends to do the same.
3) Let us know you spoke out. Better yet, send us your comments!
Get more info and details here.
Thanks for supporting organic family farmers, and sharing our vision of a sustainable future for all families!
Sincerely,
The farmers and employees of Organic Valley
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Dear Washington Farm Friend,
Citing costs, the WIC program in Washington State is proposing to cut organic milk and organic baby cereal from the WIC food package and include the restrictive qualifier "non-organic" for several foods. This qualifier will restrict WIC recipients from obtaining organic versions of these approved food types for clients the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
It's true that organic milk costs more to produce and buy. However, it has been demonstrated in repeated studies that children who consume organic foods have lower levels of pesticides in their bodies than those who consume equivalent conventionally produced items. Further, it has been shown that organic milk does have nutritional benefits over conventional. And supporting local organic farmers can have benefits for both Washington's economy and its environmental health. Price tags alone do not determine the ultimate value of the organic option for WIC clients and for Washington overall.
We feel that all mothers should have the opportunity to make choices about which foods are the best choice for themselves and their children, be they organic or otherwise. If you agree, we encourage you to send a comment to Washington State Department of Health (WSDoH).
more info
PLEASE RESPOND (if you can) BY MONDAY, October 20!
WSDoH is expected to finalize decisions about the 2009 food package this coming Tuesday, October 21. The comment period is short, so your input makes a difference, now more than ever!
1) Send a quick comment to WSDoH at wic@doh.wa.gov. Don't have much time? Then make it simple - the important thing is that they hear that you care!
2) Tell your friends to do the same.
3) Let us know you spoke out. Better yet, send us your comments!
Get more info and details here.
Thanks for supporting organic family farmers, and sharing our vision of a sustainable future for all families!
Sincerely,
The farmers and employees of Organic Valley
contact us
