Sen. Welch Introduces Bill to Reduce Obstacles to Organic Agriculture
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release on May 11, 2023:
Today Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation designed to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices and build successful and sustainable businesses. Organic agriculture enriches rural economies, protects biodiversity and soil health, and supports public health, but farmers face steep barriers to entry, i . . .
Today Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation designed to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices and build successful and sustainable businesses. Organic agriculture enriches rural economies, protects biodiversity and soil health, and supports public health, but farmers face steep barriers to entry, i . . .