Shortsighted cuts threaten organic industry, says Rep. Pingree

Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree, with firsthand experience as an organic farmer, says the Trump administration’s proposals to cut USDA funding for organic agriculture programs “seem especially foolish and shortsighted” for a sector that is enduring growing pains. Writing at Civil Eats, Pingree argues that the integrity of the USDA “certified organic” seal must be protected. In the… » Read More

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