March 25th, 2009 by Annie
Before you lose any more sleep over the fear of having federal agents raid your backyard tomato patch or shut down your local farmers market, you should read this blog posting from Civil Eats.
I must thank Chris Jagger from Blue Fox Farm for posting this on Facebook this morning. It’s worth the time for a thorough read. Forward it to all your friends. Check out the Food and Water Watch website.
Sleep well tonight. And, if you need to talk to someone about this, make your comments below.
Tags: Civil Eats, end of organics, HR 875
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March 20th, 2009 by Annie
There was an article on yesterday’s Capital Press website with Pacific NW reaction. Check it out. No new information but more perspective than just mine.
Tags: end of organics, Food Safety Modernization Act, HR 875
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March 20th, 2009 by Annie
We have been receiving numerous calls and emails regarding H.R. 875, the Food Safety Modernization Act. Many are in response to some emails and blog discussions that characterize this bill as bringing about the end to organic agriculture, farmers markets, and access to seeds.
Ashland Food Co-op, and food co-ops all over the country are aware of this bill. I have had lengthy conversations with both Peter DeFazio’s office and Kurt Schrader’s office. Peter is one of the 39 co-sponsors of HR 875 and Kurt sits on the Ag Committee that will review it to either let it die a quiet death or send it on to the next step. (more…)
Tags: end of organics, Food Safety Modernization Act, HR 875
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