Has anyone heard about this with the new regulations on farming.

PV2 Violet Case — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:10:42 -0400

Has anyone heard about this and is it true?

http://survivaljoe.net/blog/fdas-new-regulations-threaten-organic-farming/

FDA’s New Regulations Threaten Organic Farming

In response to the major backlash against biotech firms, organic farming has surged in recent years. " has seen a 245 percent increase since 2002 and a 4.2

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2015 12:19 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:19:01 -0400

I had not heard of these new regulations, PV2 Violet Case. A cousin of mine is a farmer (on a small scale), and she and her husband often rant about the big companies and unfair practices that favor the big boys. This appears to be just another example of that phenomenon. Kind of like tax breaks for large corporations. The big companies/corporations have the money to lobby lawmakers, and they use that money to hold onto their competitive edge.

Response by SPC Glen Maylone made Apr 29 at 2015 8:46 AM

SPC Glen Maylone — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:46:40 -0400

http://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/fsma/ucm425766.htm

Take a look at this link, I think it may helpt to clarify exactly what is going on. If anything the USDA, and FDA have been trying to strengthen organic/small business, and keep to their overall mission of public safety. With all things there are so many variables, that it is never perfect..

What Is FDA Doing to Promote the Safe Use of Manure and Compost on Crops? Questions and Answers...