WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Dave McCormick issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) today introduced the bipartisan Risk-Based Oversight for Integrity Act, legislation that would modernize the U.S. Department of Agriculture's oversight of organic certification by focusing resources on higher-risk operations while reducing unnecessary burdens on farmers and businesses with strong compliance records.
The organic sector plays a critical role in American agriculture; however, current federal oversight requirements apply the same inspection standards to every operation regardless of risk level. Under the existing system, small family farms that have maintained compliance for years face the ...