Rarely, if ever, letting his followers down, Bob Berwyn and his independent news publication the Summit County Citizens Voice has a stellar reputation.
Truthful, fair, detailed and in the lead with timely reporting; Berwyn is the best.
This is phenomenal news for US organic producers and consumers. Thanks so much is the shout out today. To Summit Voice and Berwyn for bringing it to us.
Bob Berwyn:
"SUMMIT COUNTY — In a huge move for organic producers and consumers, the U.S. and the European Union said this week that organic products certified in Europe or in the United States may be sold as organic in either region.
The formal agreement was signed Feb. 15 in Nuremberg, Germany. The partnership was touted as establishing a strong foundation from which to promote organic agriculture and benefiting the growing organic industry to support jobs and businesses on a global scale.
Leading up to today’s historic announcement, both parties conducted thorough on-site audits to ensure that their programs’ regulations, quality control measures, certification requirements, and labeling practices are compatible.
“This partnership connects organic farmers and companies on both sides of the Atlantic with a wide range of new market opportunities,” said U.S Deputy Agriculture Secretary Merrigan. “It is a win for the American economy and President Obama’s jobs strategy. This partnership will open new markets for American farmers and ranchers, create more opportunities for small businesses, and result in good jobs for Americans who package, ship, and market organic products.”
The organics sector in the United States and European Union is valued at more than $50 billion combined, and rising every year...." (Read more? Click title)
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