Obama makes it harder to eat locally
ABC released a "happy" news story that Obama passed new rules for eggs, poultry, beef, and vegetables.
What the article briefly mentioned that the legislation was in response to industrialized agriculture and their concentration camp feed lots that bred all of these diseases, such as E. Coli O157:H7.
It made no mention that it could potentially make it even harder for small farmers, who keep their animals in safe and healthy conditions, to continue to afford farming.
Fortunately the limit is for "egg producers with 3,000 or more laying hens." So if small farmers stay under that number they can avoid the regulations.
I was unable to find any more about the new guidelines on fruits and vegetables, which traditionally have had little regulation.
What the article briefly mentioned that the legislation was in response to industrialized agriculture and their concentration camp feed lots that bred all of these diseases, such as E. Coli O157:H7.
It made no mention that it could potentially make it even harder for small farmers, who keep their animals in safe and healthy conditions, to continue to afford farming.
Fortunately the limit is for "egg producers with 3,000 or more laying hens." So if small farmers stay under that number they can avoid the regulations.
I was unable to find any more about the new guidelines on fruits and vegetables, which traditionally have had little regulation.
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