1. Harvest of Letters Supporting Smallholder Farmers

2. Why? Agriculture is important Hunger alleviation Progress in other sectors

3. Support for Women Farmers

4. Improved farming practices

5. 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.

6. Increased investment in Sustainable, Smallholder Agriculture is important

7. Canada’s direct funding can improve the success of smallholder farms

8. Canada can influence other countries to do the same

9. Influencing Policies

10. Why? called as Christians privilege as Canadians It works!

11. Climate change financing Untying food aid Two Success Stories

12. Climate Change Financing increased funds for adaptation

13. Untying Food Aid

14. The Big Difference Delivery Time: From Canada:11-19 weeks Local purchase:4-6 weeks Cost: at least $63 per ton cheaper

15. What can you do?

16. Write to your MP Send a personal letter Canada can reduce hunger by investing in agriculture in developing countries Canada’s support should focus on smallholder producers, especially women.

17. Email your MP Make 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

18. Meet with your MP Go 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

19. PRAY

20. foodgrainsbank.ca/letters