USDA

Judge rules against Monsanto’s GM sugar beets

Submitted by shelly (not verified) on September 23, 2009 - 3:29pm

By Caroline Scott-Thomas, 23-Sep-2009

A federal judge ruled on Monday that the USDA failed to adequately assess the environmental impact of Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) sugar beets before introducing them into the food supply.

Will Small Food Producers Suffer the Same Fate as Small Toy Makers? CSPIA, Food Safety & the Destruction of Small Business

Submitted by shelly (not verified) on June 2, 2009 - 6:17pm

Congress is at it again, with a new draft food safety bill expected to go to legislative hearing June 3rd. While the details have yet to be worked out, it's looking very similar to HR 759, which suffered from the usual one-size fits all approach coupled with overly broad language.

Why is this a big deal?

The End of Small Farms? What you should know (and DO) about HR 875, HR 759, NAIS and Monsanto

Submitted by shelly (not verified) on April 12, 2009 - 12:38pm

What is NAIS?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Animal_Identification_System
NAIS: http://nonais.org/

America's small farmers are under attack through a series of bills presented under the guise of "food safety." I don't want to lose my freedom to grow, buy and eat real foods. Let's fight for our small farmers who not only need our protection and support, but actual freeing from government intrusion, control and harm.