Organic farmers to get exemption from marketing fees
Organic producers may be exempted from most marketing program payments under a proposed change in the 2002 farm bill. The Organic Trade Association led the push, arguing organic goods now account for about 2 percent of U S food production. Buzz Sowden of Live Oak estimates organic prunes cost his farm more than 10000 dollars in 2002.
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Buzz Sowden
Buzz
Bud Sowden
Live Oak
Sacramento
California
Washington
Florida
Agriculture Department
Organic Trade Association
United States
Katherine DiMatteo
John McClung
Texas
Bud
Buzz Lowden
Calif
Food-borne illnesses take toll beyond mad cow fears
Washington report shows over a million Americans sickened by food weekly, with about 6,000 hospitalized and nearly 100 deaths. CDC officials note human mad cow cases remain unproven, while Salmonella, E coli, and Listeria cause far more illness and deaths annually.
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Washington
United States
Washington State
Christopher Braden
Centers For Disease
CDC
Braden
Tips for Minimizing Food Borne Illness Risks
The CDC estimates 76 million yearly food borne illnesses with high risk groups including young children elderly and immunocompromised individuals Pregnant women also face risks. Practical steps include avoiding torn packaging and misdated foods refrigerating perishable items to 40 degrees or below and freezing to 0 degrees or below. Separate raw meat from other foods and wash surfaces and hands with hot soapy water after handling raw meat. Use a meat thermometer and cook beef pork and poultry to specified internal temperatures. For official guidance contact FDA and USDA hotlines and check recalls on their websites.
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FDA
USDA
Meat and Poultry
Isis
Usda.gov
Fda.gov
Opacom
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San Antonio, Texas
Becky
Jesus
Metabolic Research Center
Assa
W. Wadley
Midland
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