Natural Awakenings Treasure Coast October 2009 : Page 2
Food Safety Bill Threatens Future of Organic Farmers Food Fight Government-controlled one-size-fits-all laws could put many small farms out of business. The Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, H.R. 2749, would treat family farms the same as multinational corporations, giving the Food and Drug Administration power to: • Quarantine and halt all movement of food in a geographic area • Oversee on-farm production activities • Search business records without a warrant • Force farmers to establish a costly tracing system • Impose criminal and civil penalties and a $500 annual registration fee • Regulate how crops are raised and harvested Take action today! Ask the Senate to defeat H.R. 2749. Visit ftcldf.org/petitions_new.htm to automatically submit your opposition. 2 asure Coast
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