[CTRL] Fwd: Online Petition: Save Organic Standards! (Ends 6-12)

[Shane A. Saylor, Eccentric Bard]

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Save Organic Standards!


The USDA has recently released its new proposal for national organic food
standards. While USDA fixed many problems identified in the 275,000 public
comments submitted two years ago, it hasn't shut the door tight on genetic
engineering, irradiation and sewage sludge. It hasn't closed loopholes that
allow animal factories to be considered organic. And it imposes fees that
will drive small family farmers out of organic agriculture. Finally, the
proposal does not provide leeway for farmers and certifiers to improve and
strengthen organic standards. We urge you to fight back by calling on the
USDA to adopt a rule that guarantees strong national organic standards.
USDA is accepting comments through June 12th. Filling out the letter found
at http://www.foodsafetynow.org/send.asp?cam_id=59 will enable you to send
USDA a message, to have your comments in the official record, and to make
your opinion count.

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