ARA Joins Ag Coalition in Letter Raising Concerns to EPA, DHHS
Mar 07 2025
ARA joined over 291 other agricultural organizations on a coalition letter addressed to key federal officials, including U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, emphasizing the crucial role of modern ag tools (pesticides, biotechnology, etc.) and expressing "significant concerns regarding unfounded criticisms levied against the safety of the food and agricultural value supply chain."
The letter underscored the crucial role of modern agricultural tools, such as pesticides and biotechnology, in maintaining a healthy food system and a robust farm economy. It indicated that without access to these tools, U.S. growers would face increased vulnerability, potentially leading to higher consumer prices and compromised national security due to reliance on foreign food sources.
"Our organizations support and share the goal of improving health outcomes for Americans; however, it is vital that any review efforts by the Commission or individual participant agencies are based on quality data and accept the strong scientific consensus on these topics," the letter states.