Hi Mark, Mark Rothstein wrote: > Thanks to my acquaintance Steve Boylan ... > Note: In replying to the USDA make sure that you respond section by section. > This text matches just what you were saying, Roberta Thanks. I have reviewed the proposed changes and find them quite scary. Anyone living in the US may be interested in writing letters, and telling their family and friends about these appalling proposed standards. For your convenience, for those of you who are interested, I have some information at my site now with links to other sites, and my own sample letter. http://wellnessplace.com/news/org.htm BTW this issue has motivated me - I think I'll plant about 10 fruit trees this year. regards roberta