And Now the Food

I received an e-mail this morning from a friend who is one of the most creative individuals I have ever met. She is involved in so many meaningful venues in our town and seems to have the energy of a twenty year old. I admire her greatly and am always glad to read her e-mails as she defends the cause, or looks for volunteers to help her with the many events that bring about good deeds and a smile for all of us. The e-mail today was a serious one as she introduced the Senate Bill S.510, which I had not heard about and with all that is going on up there on the 'hill' we most likely wont hear about until it is passed and done with. According to what the bill does is to 'war on grandma' and that is to shut down all of the organic garden growers and not allow them to sell their products in the small markets that have sprung up all over the country. We have a Wednesday and a Saturday market here in Brookings and it is a pleasure to be able to pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables that do not wilt the minute you bring them home or rot in a days time.


Our food chain has been compromised and we are at the mercy of 'imports' the bill talks about the bunny rabbit peeing on the lettuce, but does not mention the manure used by some foreign countries. All I can think about after reading this e-mail and the attachment explaining the big companies that are big donors to our representatives and command attention or else. . . we are being led down the path for Government to tell us what we can and cannot eat . . . control our food and you control us . . . so today, check on your computer and find out just what this bill says and if you do not agree with the contents, take time to write your representative and let him or her know just how you feel.

I would hate to think that our gardens are passe. It would be terrible not to be able to grow our own foods, and if we cannot, then putting the kibosh on those who do have gardens and bring their produce to us in the small markets. Most of us grew up on home grown foods and know the work and the love that goes into the planting of the food we love to eat.


So today, put on your thinking cap and read up on the Senate Bill S.510 and make up your mind if you want this bill to pass, and if you do not, then pick up a pen or better still get on your computer and let the big boys know how you feel. Be calm, cool and collected and tell them off in style. Hugs to all.