careful consideration of good science and adequate
notice prior to enacting laws and regulation affecting
agriculture and the costs of producing food products.
AGRICULTURAL DRUGS AND
CHEMICALS
Farm Bureau, the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
the Cooperative Extension Service, and the West
Virginia Department of Agriculture should inform
farmers and the public of the significance of
agricultural chemicals and the laws and regulations
covering their usage.
We recommend companies label all packaged
chemicals and/or drugs in appropriate weights and
measures to assist the homeowner/home gardener or
small producer in proper application.
We recommend that the West Virginia Division of
Environmental Protection provide collection centers
throughout West Virginia to accept unused farm and
household chemicals and containers.
We recommend additional emphasis be placed
on improved biological controls or integrated pest
management control methods.
We recommend that the West Virginia Department
of Agriculture cooperate with the adjoining State
Departments of Agriculture to approve the use of
agricultural pesticides to create fair competition for
our farmers.
FAIR IMPORTS
In order to protect the health and safety of U.S.
citizens and the economic well-being of U.S. farmers,
Farm Bureau recommends that any agricultural
product imported into this country be produced
according to the same rules and regulations currently
required of U.S. farmers and companies.
SUPPORT OF WV YOUNG FARMERS
WVFB actively encourages the support of younger
farmers throughout the state and recommends that
sufficient resources be