So, Senate Bill S510 is on the table... and it could be up for vote as early as tomorrow.
Here's a summary.
Here's a summary.
This bill is entitled the Food Safety Modernization Act. And while it does have many provisions for regulating food, including more accountability and testing by big food producers, it also threatens small farms and small food facilities that sell directly to local communities. This includes CSA's and other sources of fresh, organic food supplying many areas. If passed as is, this bill would mean fees and regulations for small farmers that would likely put them out of business. Urge your senators to vote FOR the Tester Amendment to this bill, which would exempt small farmers. Furthermore, do the research. If you do not support S510 in its entirety, tell your representatives!
Read about the threats imposed by S510 here.
Contact your senators here.
Don't know what to write? Try this.
Do it now! Let's protect our rights to grown our own food and save our seeds.
Read about the threats imposed by S510 here.
Contact your senators here.
Don't know what to write? Try this.
Do it now! Let's protect our rights to grown our own food and save our seeds.
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