Bush Certified Organic by Bush

Tuesday, May 25th, 2004

Over the course of 10 days in mid-April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued three “guidances” and one directive – all legally binding interpretations of law – that threaten to seriously dilute the meaning of the word “organic” and discredit the department’s National Organic Program.

…the changes – which would allow the use of antibiotics on organic dairy cows, synthetic pesticides on organic farms, and more – were made with zero input from the public or the National Organic Standards Board.

Via Peri Hupsous and Payaso

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