Speaking to the U.K. Financial Times, Democratic Congressman Collin Peterson uttered the following: "For whatever reason, people are willing to pay two or three times as much for something that says 'organic' or 'local'. Far be it from me to understand what that's about, but that's reality. And if people are dumb enough to pay that much then hallelujah." The Congressman's low regard for local and organic food is especially unfortunate, given that he is the Chair of the House Agriculture Committee, formulating farm policies, programs and funding for agriculture across the nation. After a deluge of irate letters from OCA readers, Congressman Peterson seems to have undergone a miraculous change of heart, stating in a press release: "I will continue to seek solutions and identify opportunities to improve public policies that support organic, locally grown and sustainable agriculture." With respect for anonymity, we have removed all identity and contact information and have posted copies of many of your letters to our website. Read what other organic consumers had to say to Mr. Peterson:
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_8153.cfm
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