Food Safety Bill Passes with Exemption for Small Farms

The Food Safety Modernization Act passed by the U.S. House Tuesday strengthens government oversight of food processing facilities and farms, but a controversial part of the bill exempts small farms from most safety oversight.

The exemption means the farmers who sell at farmers markets or to restaurants and sell less than $500,000 a year do not have to adhere to the same new safety regulations as larger farmers under the new food safety bill. Read More