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Bill to Increase Consumer Choice and Reduce Health Care Costs Reintroduced

The bill would save taxpayer funds, increase consumer choice, and encourage people to invest in their health, said Senator Kevin Cramer.

November 1, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Senator Kevin Cramer has reintroduced legislation that would allow dietary supplements to be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA).

AHPA Shares 2023 Farm Bill Priorities

AHPA sent a letter to Congressional Agriculture Committees expressing strong support for four priority issues to be considered in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization.

September 29, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

AHPA sent a letter to Congressional Agriculture Committees expressing strong support for four priority issues to be considered in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization.

Call to Action: Organic & Natural Health Urges Congress to Add Vitamin D to Farm Bill

The goal is to enhance the nutritional support provided through the farm bill's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

June 20, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has launched the All for Vitamin D: Building Stronger Families in a SNAP campaign. A main goal of this public awareness initiative: to enhance the nutritional support provided through the Farm Bill's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Insights & Innovations in the Botanicals Space

Experts answer our Qs on sustainable sourcing, research, trends, & more! Plus: The latest need-to-know info on CBD & hemp

May 30, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Experts answer our Qs on sustainable sourcing, research, trends, & more! Plus: The latest need-to-know info on CBD & hemp.

Survey: 66% of Consumers More Likely to Vote for Candidates Who Support Sustainability Initiatives

August 5, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—New findings from the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) suggest consumers interest in sustainability and plant-based continues to grow, and impacts their decisions and actions. The annual consumer research program report shows that in addition to interest in plant-based products, consumers are more favorable towards companies, farmers, and policymakers who are...

U.S. Hemp Roundtable Urges Congress to Regulate CBD & Other Hemp-Derived Compounds in 2023 Farm Bill

July 29, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Washington D.C.—U.S. Hemp Roundtable Vice President and CEO of Kentucky-based Ecofibre, Eric Wang, and Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles, testified at a Congressional hearing regarding "An Examination of the USDA’s Hemp Production Program." The purpose of the hearing was to explore opportunities to improve the current rules on hemp...

OTA Testifies Before the House Ag Committee, Looking Forward to 2023 Farm Bill

March 30, 2022

Julia Peterman

Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA)’s Laura Batcha presented testimony before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, during a hearing titled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Horticulture and Urban Agriculture.” Batcha—OTA’s Executive Director and CEO—outlined key organic industry priorities for the next farm bill,...