Issues and Education

	The U.S. Farm Bill Read about key issues behind the U.S. Farm Bill, and send a letter to senators on the finance and agriculture committees. For more information, visit The Future of Farming on PCC's Web site.

Welcome to Issues and Education, a resource on current issues that affect a sustainable food system and the health of the environment as a whole.

Here, you'll find useful information on:

• The future of farming
• Genetically modified food crops
  • Consumer Health Concerns
• Healthier meat and dairy
  • rBGH
• Irradiated food
• Organics
• Sustainable Seafood

As a consumer-owned cooperative, PCC Natural Markets has taken positions on these issues and more, advocating the consumer's interest in a healthy, sustainable food system.

Taking positions on issues affecting sustainability is one way PCC fulfills its Ends Policy, a set of mission-related policies that embody the long-range vision for the company.