11-17-2013, 03:18 AM
I think that based on Richard Ha's opinion (and I trust his opinion) that although the gist of the GMO bill is a good thing, the final disposition and implementation is harmful to small farmers and does exactly opposite of what is intended: it gives the big corporate farms the edge with their league of attorneys and ability to fight any regulations in place.
I also think that Russell has a vested interest in this bill. I just recently read an article that stated the growing organic market has not caused prices to lower at places like Whole Foods, Etc as the supply becomes more and more available. The article states that an increased supply (lower pricing) is not being passed on to consumers. The farmers at all our local farmer's markets are IN's direct competitors. Cut them off and it cuts off a good portion of the competition every Saturday, Sunday, Wednesdays....
I am not saying that Russel doesnt have some valid points too but please at least look at how Russell will benefit from the passing of this.
My 2 cents.
I also think that Russell has a vested interest in this bill. I just recently read an article that stated the growing organic market has not caused prices to lower at places like Whole Foods, Etc as the supply becomes more and more available. The article states that an increased supply (lower pricing) is not being passed on to consumers. The farmers at all our local farmer's markets are IN's direct competitors. Cut them off and it cuts off a good portion of the competition every Saturday, Sunday, Wednesdays....
I am not saying that Russel doesnt have some valid points too but please at least look at how Russell will benefit from the passing of this.
My 2 cents.