Farm System Reform: CAFO Moratorium, Farmer Aid, and Origin Labeling.
This Act places a moratorium on new and expanding large industrial farms (CAFOs) and mandates their cessation by 2040. It offers financial assistance programs for farmers transitioning to more sustainable production methods. Additionally, it strengthens farmers' rights in dealings with large meat and dairy processors and reinstates mandatory country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and dairy products, aiming for greater consumer transparency.
Key points
Prohibits the establishment and expansion of large concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and requires their cessation by 2040, potentially impacting product availability and prices.
Provides financial assistance programs for farmers transitioning to alternative, more sustainable agricultural activities like pasture-based livestock or organic production.
Strengthens legal protections for farmers in contracts with large processors, aiming to prevent unfair practices and increase their independence.
Mandates country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and dairy products, enabling consumers to make informed choices about where their food comes from.
Increases the responsibility of integrators (large processors) for environmental pollution and damages caused by CAFO operations, potentially improving local environmental quality.
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