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To: US Government, USDA, State Dept of Ag
Fair Market for USA Organic Farmers
The controlling body in the US government needs to understand with all crops but in this case-
How much ginger and turmeric are consumed in USA
How much is produced in USA
If we don't fulfill the market needs of the USA produced in the USA
Allow international ginger and turmeric entry at a fair price
How much ginger and turmeric are consumed in USA
How much is produced in USA
If we don't fulfill the market needs of the USA produced in the USA
Allow international ginger and turmeric entry at a fair price
Why is this important?
Small farmers in the USA are at a disadvantage in an international market. Our costs of labor,fertilizer, fuel, equipment, land, insurance, packaging, transportation etc. are much higher than less economically developed countries. Presently Ginger is imported from Peru at very low prices that we can not compete with (and maybe next year turmeric) I have crops waiting to be harvested, crops already washed and crops already packed that i can not sell because the market is flooded with very inexpensive Peru ginger.
Farmers make up an important part of the fabric of our society and local economy.
Reliable fresh organic produce is essential for happy healthy lives.
The future of our planet requires locally sourced foods with less transportation costs and with sustainable inputs.In addition less infiltration of pathogens, diseases and pests from other lands that can affect everyone, not just farmers is vital.
Farmers make up an important part of the fabric of our society and local economy.
Reliable fresh organic produce is essential for happy healthy lives.
The future of our planet requires locally sourced foods with less transportation costs and with sustainable inputs.In addition less infiltration of pathogens, diseases and pests from other lands that can affect everyone, not just farmers is vital.