In a week and a half, the US House and Senate will be voting on a new bill, the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 (bill HR 875). This bill essentially outlaws organic farming. It will tell farmers exactly what seeds to use, what chemicals to use, etc. If farmers do not comply they will be fined a hefty sum. Backing the bill is everyone's favorite genetically modified organism agricultural mogul, Monsanto. If you want to protect your right to CHOOSE what you put on your plates, if you want to protect farmers' rights to grow what they believe is healthy, if you want to protect the world from putting the food chain in jeopardy, and global effects caused by transgenic organisms-contact your local senators and tell them your vote is a firm NO! Without hearing your voice, the bill will be passed unnoticed!
Go here to tell you senator.
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