In February, the White House issued an Executive Order establishing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission. The commission has been tasked with addressing the health of Americans, with a focus on nutrition, physical activity, environmental impacts, and food and drug quality and safety. The commission is expected to release its initial assessment by May 24.

While we support the commission’s mission to improve health, we are concerned that misinformation about pesticides could negatively impact farmers, increase food costs and threaten food security. The EPA has strict rules and guidelines to ensure pesticides are safe and used responsibly, and the Commission must take a balanced, science-based approach in their review.

Below is a link to an action alert making it simple for you to send a pre-written letter with just a few clicks. The message highlights the safety and importance of pesticides while warning of the potential harm to agriculture if the Commission’s recommendations lead to unjustified restrictions.

The action alert automatically sends the letter to the correct Congressional offices based on your ZIP code, and you can personalize the letter with information about your operation and how you use crop protectants.

Your leadership in this moment is essential. With your help, we can ensure that the agricultural community is not only heard but prioritized in national policy decisions.