OCA’s Weekly 3 offers three simple, impactful actions each week to drive change in environmental policy, sustainable agriculture, and personal health. These actions are designed to raise awareness, influence decision-makers, and create lasting change. We’ve already seen significant victories, but real change happens through collective action. By committing to just three actions each week, you become part of a movement for a healthier planet and a more just food system. Together, we can make an even bigger difference!

1. Take Action: Tell your state legislators that our farms shouldn’t be toxic waste dumps. Sign the petition today and demand a ban on sewage sludge fertilizer!

Toxic “forever chemicals” are contaminating U.S. farmland, thanks to decades of the EPA promoting sewage sludge as fertilizer. While the Biden administration has finally acknowledged the problem, real action is still missing. Writing to your state legislator ensures your voice is heard, shapes policy, and strengthens democracy by holding officials accountable.

2. Personal Health: Reduce your exposure to Glyphosate. Avoid non-organic oats and these breakfast cereals!

Choosing organic oats can significantly reduce your exposure to harmful pesticides like glyphosate, which is commonly used in conventional oat farming. Studies have found that 100% of oat cereals tested contained glyphosate residues, with some levels exceeding safety benchmarks for children’s health. Although organic oats may still have trace amounts due to environmental factors, they generally contain much lower levels. Opting for organic oats supports healthier eating and promotes sustainable farming practices. 

3. Environment: Join a CSA this spring!

Want to eat healthier, support local farmers, and help the planet? Join a Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) program this year! CSAs provide you with fresh, seasonal produce straight from local farms while ensuring farmers receive fair, upfront support for their work.

By choosing a CSA—especially one practicing regenerative agriculture—you’re helping restore soil health, protect biodiversity, and reduce harmful chemicals in our food system. Find a regenerative farm near you using the Regeneration International Regenerative Farm Map and make a difference for your health, your community, and the environment.