FOOD FREEDOM RALLY

As MAHA and informed consent gain traction, big ag isn't waiting for related issues to hit the mainstream.  Big ag is pulling out the stops to create pre-emptive legislation that will keep the status quo in place.

                  One is an effort to eliminate liability for pesticides and herbicides as long as the EPA says the material is acceptable.  It would be modeled after the vaccine liability exemption worked out by Ronald Reagon and Teddy Kennedy that facilitated skyrocketing vaccine use and mandates.  Big ag is trying to soften the blow to Bayer over glyphosate suits, which have cost the company billions already.  And it's still on the market. 

                  Another is the effort by big ag to prohibit states' ability to regulate commerce within the state.  California and Massachusetts are the first two states to prohibit pork raised from piggies and sows in farrowing crates from being sold in their states.  Right now, pork sold in those two states must be certified compliant with these state animal rights laws.  Big ag says these interfere with interstate commerce and therefore should be prohibited.  The states argue that's what their citizens want and the state should be able to regulate sales within its state. 

                  The 50-state experiment envisioned by our nation's founders can be inconvenient, but letting people control their own food systems keeps it out of the hands of the federal government.  I'll be in Washington D.C. next week with about 100 other farmers lobbying  against this federal usurpation of states' rights.

                  Another fight is brewing in North Carolina, where legislation to outlaw milk herd shares is developing.  Justification is the potential for bird flu to be carried in raw milk.  It's being pushed by Republicans in bed with big ag.  Related issues are also being considered there and jeopardizing small farm viability. 

                  One farm is striking back.  Yesteryear Farm in Shiloh, North Carolina is hosting a North Carolina Food Freedom Festival November 15  from 3-8 p.m.  I'm giving a day to go and meet with legislators and others to bring awareness to these issues and how damaging food prohibitions can be.

                  I don't like to use this blog to publicize events necessarily, but I'm hoping to pack out this event so politicians can see an outpouring of sympathy for food freedom.  Lots of music, games, and entertainment will be in the mix, in addition to my speechifying.  I hope if you can get there, you can.  Here is the link:

                  Why is big ag so afraid of food freedom?