Action | Promulgate New Regulation to Replace Chapter 140 |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 4/1/2011 |
Small farmers are an essential part of Virginia's economy and meet a growing demand for food that is fresh, local, and healthy. Our government should support local farmers through a decreased regulatory burden. Instead, small farmers face ever-increasing mandates, including animal identification requirements in this proposed regulation. These requirements restrict the rights of small farmers to provide for themselves and for their local communities. Please support local farmers and reconsider the regulatory burden imposed by these regulations.