Small Farms at Risk Due to Legislation

Senators are debating S.510 in May. This food safety legislation treats small farms, organic agriculture and local food businesses the same as giant corporate food companies. If passed, such legislation would destroy the local food movement, small farmers and farmers' markets like this one.

Fortunately, North Carolina Senators Kay Hagan and Richard Burr have listened to concerns from market shoppers. Sen. Hagan is co-sponsoring amendments that will dramatically strengthen protections for small farms and food businesses from one-size-fits-all safety rules.

Please join us in thanking her at 202/224-6342. Please also thank Sen. Burr, (202/224-3154) for his work on the issue and ask him to join Sen. Hagan in sponsoring the Tester amendments. For more information, contact the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association.