More on HR 875

Two days ago, I passed on a letter I received about HR 875. It was a letter written to clearly grab people's attention.
Although I do not agree with the tone of that letter, I still do not support this bill and I do believe it does contain worrisome language.
Despite that, I have included links with differing points of view below.


I have had many emails and responses questioning the 'facts' of the letter.
Having spent more time than I can spare reading about this bill, I have discovered a few things:

1. Representative DeLauro's husband, Stanley Greenberg, was a consultant for Monsanto, not an employee. ( Fine distinction but one that many people cared to have clarified)
2. There are some reasons for concern with this bill. One is that there is no exceptions for small or organic farms to adhere to any new regulations, whether they can afford the regulations or not. And also, that the bill suggests setting 'new minimum standards for fertilizer and nutrients'.
3. Everyone seems to be believe that this bill will not pass as it stands.

I have found too many sites and forums discussing this issue to pass on here but here are a few links. Educate yourself and form your own opinion about this bill.

Here is Representative Delauro's official HR 875 info page.
My Left Nutmeg
Organic Consumers Association