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Don't Let Genetically Engineered Crops Take Over---Take Action


In the last months of the Bush Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed some bad rules that significantly weaken the oversight of genetically engineered crops. These rules are bad for consumers, the environment, and would allow the biotechnology... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1221 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:45:57 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/reply/1220/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html#reply-1220 .
Let's Make Sure All Imported Catfish Meets Our Safety Standards---Take Action


"Have you ever ordered catfish at a restaurant? You probably assumed you were getting a southern freshwater fish, commonly breaded and fried to a golden brown. In turns out there's a good chance you were eating a similar whitefish from... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1220 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:41:59 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/reply/1196/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html#reply-1196 .
Food Safety System Reform


June 16th, 2009

Dear Supporter,

Tell Congress You Need Strong Food Safety Reform


Here's the good news: after countless recalls, including the disastrous peanut butter-related Salmonella outbreak this winter, Congress is finally considering Congressman Waxman's... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1196 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:53:13 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/reply/1195/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html#reply-1195 .
Today You Can Help Protect Our Water


"When Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972, it intended to establish broad protections to achieve the law's goal of restoring and maintaining the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters. However, since 2001, Supreme Court decisions have called into doubt... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1195 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:49:05 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/reply/1193/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html#reply-1193 .
Take Action Now to Help America's Dairy Farmers

Your help is needed -please check the link . .



. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1193 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:34:26 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/reply/1176/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html#reply-1176 .
Big Ag Wants President Obama To Allow Imports of Chinese Chicken
If you're interested, there's a "take action" link at the top of this page




. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1176 Tue, 26 May 2009 10:31:32 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/reply/1175/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html#reply-1175
I'm a little late with this one, but for the sake of recording here it is: Want Meat That's Free of Antibiotics?..
and in relation this is the Good News!



feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1175 Tue, 26 May 2009 10:28:22 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/reply/1174/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html#reply-1174
Please take action to protect your current right to use the foods, herbs, supplements, and therapies the Conservative government is trying to outlaw.

Here is a link to a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Dennis) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1174 Tue, 26 May 2009 09:00:54 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/reply/1168/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html#reply-1168 .
Dear Supporter(s),

We did it! Thanks to the support of thousands of people like you, we defeated a bad milk labeling bill in Kansas this year! The bill would have made it difficult for producers who do not use artificial hormones to label their product as rBGH-free. The Kansas State Legislature passed the bill, but after thousands of activists like you contacted Governor Kathleen Sebelius (who is now the HHS Secretary in the Obama... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1168 Sat, 16 May 2009 13:44:12 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/reply/1149/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html#reply-1149 .
Tell the Senate to Include Farms in the Foreclosure Relief Legislation
click link to take action



Dear Supporter,

Banks that receive additional taxpayer money should be required to show some flexibility to rework farm loans during this economic crisis. Ask your Senator to support the Feingold-Gillibrand amendment.
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1149 Tue, 05 May 2009 15:00:15 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/reply/1135/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html#reply-1135 .
Global Grocer: Where is Your Produce From?



April 30, 2009

Dear Supporter,

Do you know where your store's produce is from?


Do you know what's in your grocery cart? How about where it's from? Most Americans don't know that we are consuming more imported fresh fruits and vegetables, as... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1135 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:44:49 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/reply/1130/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html#reply-1130 .
Where's Your Milk Money Going?
[visit the link to donate]



December 2008

Dear Friend of Food & Water Watch,

As a mom, an organic gardener, and as a pediatric nurse in Ohio I've been interested in food issues most of my life. In the past 5 years I've become a voracious reader on the subject. As... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1130 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:15:22 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/reply/1129/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html#reply-1129 .
Tell Your Senator You Don't Want Antibiotics in Your Food!
[please visit the link to take action]



April 27, 2009

Dear Supporter,

Can you ask your Senator to help eliminate antibiotics from CA livestock?


In the California Senate, Dean Florez (CA-16th) has introduced SB 416 which eliminates... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/sreply/1129 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:09:19 GMT http://omtalks.yuku.com/topic/499/t/Food-and-Water-Watch.html


Don't Let the Real Monsanto bill get through Congress
[please visit the link for further "take action" links


April 23, 2009

Dear Supporter,

Can... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (omcasey) http://omtalks.yuku.com/topic/499 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:04:25 GMT