Organic Bytes Newsletter #939: Did Your Rep Stand With Victims or Bayer? Find Out Now.
By OCA
TL;DR: Key votes reveal how representatives prioritize pesticide victims over corporate interests.
- Recent votes show strong support for organic advocates.
- Representatives are increasingly challenging corporate pesticide practices.
- Public advocacy is influencing legislative decisions effectively.
- Transparency in voting is crucial for accountability.
- Grassroots movements are gaining traction against chemical companies.
Why it matters: The outcome of these votes illustrates the growing influence of public advocacy in shaping agricultural policy, crucial for health and safety.
Do this next: Check how your representative voted in these recent decisions.
Recommended for: Individuals invested in sustainable agriculture and public health.
MILLIONS AGAINST MONSANTO This Week We Beat the Pesticide Industry — Here’s How Your Rep Voted Two things happened this week that, taken together, tell us everything we need to know about the fight we are in, and why we are winning. Thanks to the network
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