Permaculture and Backyard Gardening are Under Attack!
The Food Safety Modernization Act would strain a family or home-owner’s ability to grow, eat, sell or trade food from home. The Bill is an attempt to allow the monopolization of food by corporations such as Monsanto, by adding increased regulation on home food production and allowing international bodies to influence our Nation’s agricultural laws and policies. Monsanto is a seeds and pesticide company, striving to patent GMO crops that may overtake natural varieties. The current U.S. Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, appointed by President Obama, is a former Monsanto lobbyist.
In order to stop this bill we must all write and call our U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives and tell them to vote NO on S.510: The Food Safety Modernization Act.
To look up your current Representatives visit Project Vote Smart.
A quick phone call, even leaving a message, will pressure your Representative to Vote No on S.510. Follow up with email or a letter delivered by mail. Call back a few days later to find out their response.
Jack Wagner is the Editor of The Free Independent-Sun. Born in Sonoma, California and currently residing in San Francisco, Jack set up The Free Independent-Sun on July 4th, 2009, after sleeping in and not making his usual trip up north for his hometown festivities. He figured he'd do something revolutionary to make up for it. In the Summer of 2010 Jack registered Seraf Media with the City and County of San Francisco as a Sole-Proprietorship. He is dedicated to articulating the finer points of the Revolution in order to bring about a Global Renaissance and Abundant World Economy. He also isn't afraid to get his hands dirty transplanting succulents. 
Thank you for the heads up! I had no idea! This is pretty alarming!
Just called my Senators and Representative. Left two messages and talked to an assistant of one. Great use of a lunch break! Let’s keep the gardens growing!!