Small Town Rejects Federal Interference, Declares Food Sovereignty

Written By: Raven Clabough  |  Posted: Friday, April 1st, 2011

            As federal agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration continue to enjoy vast regulatory overreach, a tiny town in Maine decided enough is enough. Approximately 100 residents of Sedgwick, Maine unanimously approved a so-called food sovereignty initiative at a March 5 town meeting, which will allow food producers in the town to sell food without federal and state regulatory interference.

            Food Safety News reports:

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