Organic Foods And Products
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March 25, 2009, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) established an award
in Senator Leahy's name. The Patrick J. Leahy Organic Award will
be given to individuals who show leadership, dedication and overall
excellence in furthering the development of organic agriculture.
From left to right: Bob Gray; Julia Sabin, President of the OTA Board;
and Christine Bushway, OTA Executive Director.
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Senator Leahy
became involved in the organic movement well
over a decade ago. Farmers in Vermont were confident there was a
significant market for high quality farm goods produced in an
environmentally friendly way. They were right. The organic
industry is the fastest growing
sector of American agriculture, and is especially robust in
Vermont. But this organic revolution
was only possible
if "organic" meant something. That is why Leahy wrote the Organic
Foods Production Act, which passed as part of the 1990 Farm
Bill, which created strong and credible standards so that
consumers know that when they buy something "organic," it is
organic.
In the 2008 Farm
Bill, Leahy made the organic option a realistic
option for more farmers in Vermont. This is good for small
farms all over the country and is a solid investment in
Vermont's economy. |
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Statements and Releases About Organics
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By Veto-Proof Margins, Congress
Sends To President A Farm Bill That Will Renew And Expand The MILC
Safety Net For Dairy Farmers May 15, 2008
***Audio
Available***
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Leahy Ensures That Vermont Is A
Big Winner In New Farm Bill - Major Boosts For State's Dairy, Organic,
Anti-Hunger And Lake Champlain Priorities May 14, 2008
***Audio
Available***
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Senate OKs Farm Bill That Renews
MILC Program And Advances A Wide Range Of Other Vermont Priorities
December 14, 2007
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Vermont Highlights in
Senate's 2007 Farm Bill, Senate Agriculture Committee Markup
October 24, 2007
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Release - Leahy, Kohl Introduce Bill Prohibiting Cloned Products
From Organic Labeling February 8, 2007
A sampling of organic foods presented at a news
conference in which Senator Leahy stressed the importance of
protecting the credibility of the organic label. |
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