Powerful corporate interests have become proficient in colluding with the state to shield themselves from having to compete in the free market. In this podcast, Deborah Stockton, Executive Director of the National Independent Consumers & Farmers Association speaks with Michael Ostrolenk about how the heavy-hand of government over-regulation is forcing many small, independent farms across the United States to close. The FDA labyrinth of “food safety” rules do not actually protect the public but rather protect the corporate farming industry from competition while restricting consumers’ access to high-quality, locally-grown food.
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It is necessary to teach proper food handling and preparation to both men and women at the High School level as well as basic infectious disease control. Wash your vegetables,fruits and cook meet adequately as well as hand washing before handling and cutting board cleaning.