Take a moment to help MABA advocate for a change in federal law that ensures continued access to critical agricultural technology. The Michigan Agri-Business Association, many MIchigan agricultural organizations and more than 350 U.S. agricultural organizations have joined together to support HR4288, the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act. This legislation delivers clarity that while states have every right to build on the federal government’s baseline regulations, they should not have the ability to contradict the scientific review process and findings of the U.S. EPA. MABA strongly supports EPA’s science-based regulation of pesticide products and encourages our members to make their voice heard on this issue, ensuring EPA retains regulatory authority over pesticides. Recently, some states have proposed, or even created a patchwork of additional, conflicting regulations that go beyond EPA’s science-based findings on pesticide labeling. This threatens the ability for farmers and rural businesses to use tested, approved and regulated crop protection products. Bipartisan legislation has been introduced and is progressing in Congress to address this—but this effort needs our help. You can let Congress know you support this fix by submitting a letter here. MABA encourages our members to weigh in on this important issue.
