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Re: [SANET-MG] Is imported Organic food a good thing or a bad thing?



Hi Neal,
As more and more consumers realize that Congress has made US organic fraudulent organic then there will be a growing demand for imported organic. The small honest organic producer will suffer more from Congressional organic faking than they will from protection from imports. The organic label depends absolutely on integrity and that is a property that the US congress clearly lacks. sincerely,Joe
Neal Van Milligen wrote:

 Courtesy of the Des Moines Register Washington Bureau

"Advocates tout organic food as a salvation for small U.S. farms. But more and more, organic food isn't American at all. The apples included. Companies are cutting costs by importing not only bananas and coffee but also all-American commodities like soybeans, fruits and vegetables, and now even beef. The imports also feed U.S. consumers' growing demand for organic products - sales are increasing 20 percent a year nationwide."

Imported Organic foods make the products more available to local consumers but hurt the smaller Organic farmer who relies on local buyers. A complex issue.

Neal Van Milligen

 

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