Organic Consumers Association sends me a lot of interesting information - you might care to subscribe to their newsletter yourself, here:
This remark brought home to me the fact that Government just doesn't get it, and despises those who do!
Collin Peterson, chairman of the House of Representatives agricultural committee, says the farm sector that raises organic produce and grass-fed beef for local consumers needs little federal help. "It is growing, and it has nothing to do with the government, and that is good," he told the FT. "For whatever reason, people are willing to pay two or three times as much for something that says 'organic' or 'local'. Far be it from me to understand what that's about, but that's reality. And if people are dumb enough to pay that much then hallelujah."
To send a message to Collin Peterson (Democrat, MN) congratulating him for getting the Organic Consumers Association award for the dumbest quote of the week: http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_8104.cfm
When you follow the link, you may have to scroll down to find the form to write your letter. Following is what I wrote:
Dear Mr. Peterson,
disrespecting the opinions of those who elect them seems to be endemic among politicians these days.
If instead you take the time to find out WHY we will pay these higher prices, you will find that we compelling reasons to do with health, local economies, agribusiness and government.
These reasons may not convince YOU to change your mind, but they define US as rational and intelligent, rather than subscribers to the herd mentality you may be more comfortable with.
Lynn Hinderliter CN, LDN
