Over the past few weeks America’s organic standards have once again come
under heavy attack. First the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) announced
on April 14 that they would no longer monitor or police "organic"
labels on non-agricultural products, literally opening the door for unscrupulous
companies to put bogus organic labels on products such as fish, body care
products, pet foods, fertilizer, and clothing. Then on April 28 the Feds
shocked everyone by announcing that pesticides, animal drugs, growth hormones,
antibiotics, and tainted fishmeal would be allowed on organic farms. The
OCA is working hard to stop the degradation of organic standards by the
USDA and head-off the takeover of the organic market by corporate agribusiness
and biotech interests. We are now launching a national campaign called
SOS–Safeguard Organic Standards, to make sure that strict organic standards
are maintained and that organic monitoring, certification, and policing
extends to the full range of consumer products, including body care, clothing,
pet food, fertilizer, and other items. But to Safeguard Organic Standards
we need your donations and we need your grassroots volunteer energy. Join
us, and ask your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same.
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